Rita M. Patella's Obituary
Rita Patella (nee Monzo), age 82 of Brook Park, passed away January 30, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas; loving mother of Vincent (Camille), Dina Jackson, Gina (Dan) Latimer and Nicole; cherished grandmother of Brittany, the late Danielle, Joey (Lolli), Frank (Scarlett), Richard, Crystal, Vinnie, Brittni Jackson and Brooke Jackson, Jessica Latimer (Neal Hunt), and Nicholas Latimer; great grandmother of Jordan, Allison, the late Kelsi, Kohlton, Jonathan, Giovanni, Siena, Frankie, Abel, Joey, Vincent; dear sister of the late Thomas (Anna Marie) Monzo and the late Chesty (Mary Jo) Monzo; adored aunt of many.
Rita enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas and gardening. She loved to laugh, have fun and just be with her family.
VISITATION Sunday, February 2, 2020 from 1-4 PM in the Chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, 6245 Columbia Rd. North Olmsted; where the FUNERAL SERVICE will be held on Monday at 12:30 PM. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations may be made to Hospice Services of Southwest General, 18659 Drake Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136
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