Rita Grace Monforto (nee Yecco), age 95, beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Monforto, passed away peacefully at Spring Village Memory Care Center in Galloway, NJ on October 15, 2022 surrounded by her family.
She was born in Paulsboro, NJ and was the last surviving child of eleven born to Angelo and Antoinette Yecco. Rita worked as a seamstress, a waitress, and was the owner of a pizza parlor. She was an excellent cook who also enjoyed doing crafts, puzzles, and spending time with her family. As a devout Catholic, Rita was a Eucharistic Minister who loved praying, reading her Bible, and saying the Rosary.
Rita is survived by her four children: Joseph Monforto (Cheryl), Donato Monforto (Kathleen), John Monforto (Debbie) and Dona Martin (Doug) and daughter-in-law Mary Monforto. She also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Rita was preceded in death by her son Michael in 2010.
Family and friends are invited to her visitation from 9am to 11am Monday, October 24, 2022 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, BELLMAWR, 200 S. Black Horse Pike, Bellmawr, NJ 08031.
A Celebration of Life service will follow at 11am.
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Dear Monforto family,
Aunt Rita will be certainly missed. She was a special blessing to all of the Yecco’s our entire lives. I’ll treasure the countless times we spent together at my parents’ house, summer vacays at our beautiful Jersey shore , and many many holiday dinners. Plz know I will be with you all in Spirit tomorrow and you are always in my prayers. Love you guys,
Karen Yecco Murphy.
Very sorry to hear of Aunt Rita’s passing. Have many wonderful memories of spending time in Deerfield Beach with our parents and Aunt Rita. Sadly, she is the last of the greatest generation of the Yecco family. Equally sad, we will be out of state on Monday and, therefore, unable to attend her funeral services. On behalf of my family, I extend our deepest condolences to the entire Monforto family. Rest In Peace Aunt Rita…you will forever remain in our hearts.
With all of our love,
Kevin M Yecco and family
We are so sorry to hear of your passing. I have many fond memories with you and Uncle Joe while growing up. We are so glad you got to make the trip up to Mass several years ago for a visit. We love you, and we will miss you Aunt Rita.
Anthony and Kathy Auclair and family.
We will miss you and love you forever
Bobby and Rita Wisniewski
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