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“Presenza dei giorni fuggiti ognuno si porta dentro. Il volto di mille persone nel nostro sguardo annegati. Se potessero parlare nuove emozioni...Read More »
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1 of 57 | Posted by: Lucii Paolo - Livorno
“We lost our most beloved client. Words cant describe the sadness we all feel. Rita was an inspiration, the symbol of kindness, class and beauty...Read More »
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2 of 57 | Posted by: Violet - Boston, MA
“In me rimarrà sempre vivo il ricordo del tuo sorriso e la splendida energia che sapevi emanare alle persone che ti circondavano. Sono propio...Read More »
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3 of 57 | Posted by: Davide Lucii - Livorno, MA
“Signore, non ti chiedo perchè ce l'hai tolta, ma ti ringrazio di avercela data.Un bacio Rina
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4 of 57 | Posted by: Rina Cecchi - Livorno, MA
“Elaine and family. My deepest regret on your loss as I know how much our mothers have meant and influenced all of us. Another peaceful soul...Read More »
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5 of 57 | Posted by: Patty - FL
“I am sorry to hear of Rita's passing. I was fortunate to meet here just once as a friend of Elaine's. She maintained a fierce independence of her...Read More »
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6 of 57 | Posted by: Christopher Sidford - Newburyport, MA
“Rocky and Family... My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May the Good Lord undergird you all with the Comfort of His...Read More »
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7 of 57 | Posted by: Sharon Cerci - McKeesport, PA
“Laura, Jon and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know how much you treasured your mom and your time with her. My thoughts and...Read More »
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8 of 57 | Posted by: Rachael Szafir - Middleboro, MA
“Our prayers are with all of you at this time.
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9 of 57 | Posted by: Arletha and Larry Jackson - FL
“Rocky and Family, Sorry I could not offer sympathy in person at the Wake for Rita. There were so many people. I heard Deacon Al's comments and...Read More »
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10 of 57 | Posted by: Ann Witham - Waltham, MA
“Paul and Kathy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family.
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11 of 57 | Posted by: Dan & Tricia Callahan - MA
“Doc, Our love and prayers are with you and your family. We wish we could be with you at this time but please close your eyes and feel our "hug". We...Read More »
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12 of 57 | Posted by: Benny, Nieves, Stormi & Sommer - FL
“Dear Laura, I was saddened to hear of your mom's passing. I know what a terrible loss it is. I miss my mom everyday. Though, the void will never...Read More »
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13 of 57 | Posted by: Kathy Pascal - Melrose, MA
“Laura So sorry for your loss. It's always hard to lose someone so close to you. But I know in my heart that she is with you and watching over you...Read More »
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14 of 57 | Posted by: Yvonne - Melrose, MA
“I really enjoyed your mom the times I spent with her in Texas. I will miss her smile and humor. Judy
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15 of 57 | Posted by: Judy King - Jourdanton, TX
“Dear Rocky ~ My most heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Rita was an amazing woman. I'm blessed to have known her (too briefly!) and...Read More »
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16 of 57 | Posted by: Deb Matthews - Shelburne, VT
“Laura, My sincere condolences. I know what it's like to lose a parent and it's always too soon. Chris Murray
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17 of 57 | Posted by: Chris Murray - Alpine, CA
“Laura and Jon, I send my heartfelt sincere sympathy to you and your family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the sadness you feel during this...Read More »
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18 of 57 | Posted by: Janet zecchino - Saugus, MA
“In questo momento di grande dolore per la perdita della nostra cara e amata Rita, siamo particolarmente vicino a voi tutti, vi esprimiamo tutto il...Read More »
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19 of 57 | Posted by: Liliana Cecchi e figli La Spezia
“Laura & Family, Our sympathy to you at this most difficult time. Your mom will always be in your heart. Love, Annette & Mike
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20 of 57 | Posted by: Annette MacMullin & Mike Wildeman - MA
“My heartfelt condolonces on this most difficult of times My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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21 of 57 | Posted by: Paul Ronca - Miami, FL
“Elaine and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. You'll always cherish the memories you've shared.
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22 of 57 | Posted by: Donna and Paula - Weston, FL
“Dearest Elaine and family, Our hearts go out to all of you with the loss of your mom. She's with God now along with my baby sister and hopefully...Read More »
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23 of 57 | Posted by: Ken and Catrina Kelley - NC
“Jim - I was sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mothers are the best! God Bless.
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24 of 57 | Posted by: Tad Doherty - Worcester, MA
“My condolences to the entire family. I have fond memories of cutting through the Delacey's back yard to get up to your house, and the great times we...Read More »
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25 of 57 | Posted by: Dave Mullen - Silver Spring, MD
“We send our deepest Condolences to the Rancatore Family. Elaine always had a smile on her face when she was sharing thoughts about her mother. God...Read More »
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26 of 57 | Posted by: Strong Family - Miramar, FL
“My love and thoughts are with the entire Rancatore family, as well as all of Rita's extended "family". Her grace, her charm, her wit, her beauty,...Read More »
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27 of 57 | Posted by: Debby Pitcher - Merritt Island, FL
“Rita, ricordi i nostri angeli di gesso? Ogni volta che li guardo penso a te. Ora sarai per noi il nostro angelo biondo. Proteggici! Ciao Graziella...Read More »
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28 of 57 | Posted by: Graziella Cecchi - Pontremoli
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. With our sympathy, Mr.& Mrs. Renato Aguilar
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29 of 57 | Posted by: Renato Aguilar - Milford, MA
“Dear Elaine, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. I am always just a phone call away. Love, ...Read More »
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30 of 57 | Posted by: Jodi - Midlothian, VA
“My thoughts and prayers to the family.
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31 of 57 | Posted by: Linda Mitchell - Naples, FL
“Il vuoto che hai lasciato in noi è profondo, come profonda eri tu nell'anima,nel cuore,nel sentimento.Hai rallegrato le nostre ore,le nostre...Read More »
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32 of 57 | Posted by: Lea Cecchi - La Spezia
“Elaine and family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your sorrow. I hope our paths cross again in the near future, Elaine, as I'm in...Read More »
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33 of 57 | Posted by: Dolores Hughes (and Mom) - FL
“Dear Gus and Family: Rita was truly one of the most beautiful and kindest people I knew while working at the DOR. You were one of the most...Read More »
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34 of 57 | Posted by: Susan Manning Skenderian - MA
“Mr. Rancatore, Paul, and family, My wife Diane and I deeply regret hearing of the loss of your most cherished loving wife and mother. Our heartfelt...Read More »
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35 of 57 | Posted by: Joseph A Viani - Alexandria, VA
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, and our hope is that time will replace your pain and sadness with the love and memories of a life well...Read More »
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36 of 57 | Posted by: Cherrel and Todd LeDuc - FL
“Love never dies and Rita's love lives in all of you,her precious family. I will cherish knowing her and her loving family. I am so saddened by your...Read More »
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37 of 57 | Posted by: Marianne Reardon - Waltham, MA
“"Vogliamo ricordarti com'eri, pensare che ancora vivi, che ancora ci guardi e che come allora sorridi". I tuoi cugini Silvio, Cristina, Andrea e...Read More »
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38 of 57 | Posted by: Viola Brunoro - Casarza Ligure
“Paul and Kathy: We share in your loss. Although we never had the pleasure of meeting your mother, we know, simply from your many comments about...Read More »
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39 of 57 | Posted by: Joe & Patti Cordina - Parker, TX
“Dear Rocky and Family, We are so sorry to hear about your Loss. Rita was an amazing women who will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers...Read More »
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40 of 57 | Posted by: Cheryl & Ray Buscemi - Waltham, MA
“Dear Paul, Kathy and the entire Rancatore family, Steve and I mourn the passing of Rita and your huge loss. We pray you all are taking comfort...Read More »
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41 of 57 | Posted by: Cathy Roescher - Castle Rock, CO
“To all the Rancatore Family - Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. We all have such fond memories of your Mother from...Read More »
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42 of 57 | Posted by: Marybeth
“I send my deepest condolences to Laura & John and the Rancatore family & Friends. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this...Read More »
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43 of 57 | Posted by: Maureen Allen - Jamaica Plain, MA
“Gus, We were just informed of Rita's passing and I am so sorry for your loss. It was obvious to everyone that Rita was a really lovely woman -...Read More »
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44 of 57 | Posted by: Bea Thompson - Needham, MA
“Paul and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I know she is in a better place and not suffering any more. May the Holy Spirit...Read More »
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45 of 57 | Posted by: CMS Wade Cheney (Ret) - SC
“Dear Elaine and the entire Rancatore Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this...Read More »
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46 of 57 | Posted by: Judy Storms - Oakland Park, FL
“Dear Paul and Rancatore Family, My heart goes out to you as you grieve the loss of your beautiful and inspiring mother. You are all in my prayers...Read More »
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47 of 57 | Posted by: Joseph A. Hawke - Malvern, PA
“Paul & Kathy, and the Rancatore family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time in your lives. We pray that God will wrap His...Read More »
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48 of 57 | Posted by: Rick & Carol Baring - boerne, TX
“Rocky, Paul, and all the Rancatore family: we are so bereft at Rita's passing. She was a beautiful woman in every way, an example of grace, humor and...Read More »
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49 of 57 | Posted by: Sandy and Patti - Indialantic, FL
“Resterai sempre nel mio cuore! Ti voglio un mondo di bene.
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50 of 57 | Posted by: Silvia Lucii - Livorno, MA
“Dear Laura ,Jon ,Adele,Emily and Sydney and all of the Rancatorie Family My sincere sympathy at this very sad time . My thoughts and prayers are...Read More »
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51 of 57 | Posted by: Dianne Boudreau - Waltham, MA
“Rita was a wonderful woman who to me is a role model for Grace, Family, and Faith. Her love for her family was obvious in everything she did. Rocky,...Read More »
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52 of 57 | Posted by: Heather Pothier - Beverly, MA
“Dear Rancatore Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Certainly another angel has flown home. Love, Tammy and...Read More »
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53 of 57 | Posted by: Tammy Windisch - Plantation, FL
“Dear Mrs. Cerci and family, We extend our deepest sympathy to the passing of your mother. We pray that God will grant you peace and comfort at...Read More »
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54 of 57 | Posted by: Annabelle Lee - Marlborough, MA
“May God continue to bless all of you through this hard time. Your mom (wife) is beautiful and I am sure she is in Heaven watching over her wonderful...Read More »
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55 of 57 | Posted by: Bob and Kathleen Slater - FL
“Jim, Our deepest regrets for your loss Frank & Lenore
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56 of 57 | Posted by: Frank & Lenore Mercurio - Nashua, NH
“Laura and Jon,and the girls, Mr. Rancatore, and all of Rita's family, Our deepest sympathy to you all. Rita was a lovely woman and it was a...Read More »
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57 of 57 | Posted by: Irene Signorello - Waltham, MA
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Waltham – Mrs. Rita M. (Cecchi) Rancatore, of Waltham, died Friday, June 19, 2009 at her home.Rita was born in South Boston, a daughter of the late Vittorio and Adele (Scappini) Cecchi and had lived in Waltham since 1956. Until her retirement she worked as an administrative assistant at the Massachusetts Department of Revenue in their estate bureau. She was a former member of the Regina Margherita Lodge No. 1402 in Waltham of the Order of the Sons of Italy in America. Rita had many gifts and talents and enjoyed dancing, traveling and visiting her extended family in Italy. Her greatest joy and comfort came from her love for her family and her faith in Jesus Christ.She leaves her husband of 53 years, Augustine V. 'Rocky' Rancatore; her children, James S. Rancatore and his wife, Brenda, of Billerica, Elaine M. Rancatore, M.D. of Miramar, Florida, Paul V. Rancatore and his wife, Kathy, of Vero Beach, Florida, Lisa A. Cerci and her husband, Keith, and Laura L. Rancatore and her husband, Jon Julien, all of Waltham; her grandchildren, Erica Rancatore, Adele, Emily and Sydney Julien and Andrei and Olivia Cerci; her brother, Arnold Cecchi of Hull and many nieces and nephews.Rita was also the step-daughter of the late Louis J. Morelli.Family and friends will honor and remember Rita's life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning before leaving in procession to Saint Jude Church, 147 Main Street, Waltham where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Entombment will follow in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge.Memorial donations may be made to Lahey Clinic Cancer Treatment Center, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805; Attn: Philanthropy.
