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Memorial for RITA T. O'CONNELL
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Born in Philadelphia, Pa. on Mar. 20, 1920
Departed on Feb. 13, 2010 and resided in Drexel Hill, PA.
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Friday, Feb. 19, 2010
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| Mass of Christian Burial: |
Friday, Feb. 19, 2010
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Holy Cross Cemetery
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Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions.
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Rita T. (nee Kavanagh) O'Connell, age 89, a 65 year resident of Drexel Hill, Pa. passed away Saturday February 13, 2010 at Little Flower Manor Manor.
Born March 20, 1920 in Philadelphia, Pa. to Kathryn McCarville and William J. Kavanagh. She grew up in Philadelphia and graduated from Transfiguration Grade School and West Catholic High School for Girls.
After graduation she went to work as a Secretary with Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company.
On July 7, 1946 she married John F. O'Connell, they settled in Drexel Hill and started their family. After the birth of her child, she stopped working and became a Devoted Family Homemaker, which she treasured dearly.
Rita was a long time active parishioner of St. Andrew's Church, where she was a member of the Altar Guild, Women's Club and many other activities.
Rita is the wife of John F. O'Connell, mother of Rita Marie Smith (Kent), Teresa Grafstrom (Robert), and Patricia O'Connell. Grandmother of Andrew, Kevin, Amiee, Ben, Julie, Beth, Sara and the late Brian, greatgrandmother of Emily and Liam. She was predeceased by her siblings; William, Joseph, John, Francis, and Marie.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 AM Friday, February 19, in St. Andrew's Church, 3500 School Lane, Drexel Hill, where family and friends may call after 10 AM. Interment will follow Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to St. Andrew's Church, 3500 School Lane, Drexel Hill, Pa. 19026
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