Rita A. Nuccini, 55, of East Haven passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford after a long battle with lung cancer. Rita was born in New Haven on September 30, 1960; daughter of Anthony A. and Anna P. Petroff Nuccini; worked as an executive secretary for Nationwide Insurance for many years. She was the founder of Family and Friends Bowling League of East Haven, enjoyed the horse races and slot machines. Mother of James M. Nuccini. Sister of Lillian E. DeSenti (Larry) and Anthony J. (Juliann) Nuccini. Aunt of Kristen and Britney Nuccini. The family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to Dr. Hal Tara and staff, nurses Cathy, Robin and Sue of Smilow in Orange and Dr. Cristen Knowlton.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Thursday morning at 10:15. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Anthony’s Church, New Haven at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in the All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Closer to Free Fund, P.O. Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508, which jointly supports Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven and Yale Cancer Center.
My heart and prayers go out to Rita's family. So sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Rita for many years at Nationwide. She was a wonderful person and an asset to Nationwide Insurance. I remember how she loved hockey. I cannot remember what team it was, but she would occasionally where her hockey jersey. I always thought to myself how funny it was for this petite woman to have a love for such an aggressive sport. I know you have a lot of wonderful memories and hope they will get you through this time of sorrow.
After seeing this picture of the newest Angel, I recall seeing her at the TELETRACK, now known under a different name. I want to express my condolences to the entire NUCCINI family and to all the others, who had the pleasure of knowing Rita. May God watch over you, and all those you love.
Lil and family our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time
Rita will never be forgotten by me. She was always a friend to me at NW and after that still a good friend. She helped me through a dark time of my life with her great smile and laughter. Lots of times we'd meet at a Mexican restaurant
"those we love
don't go away
they walk
beside us
every day
unseen, unheard
but always near
still loved
still missed
and very dear"
To the Nuccini Family… We extend our heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your daughter, sister, mother, and aunt. Rita treated everyone with kindness and gracious smile.. You have an angel in Heaven watching over you.
I worked with Rita at Nationwide Insurance…….so sorry to lose one of our family members, she was always smiling & friendly to all of us………….will miss her.
RIP RITA
We are so sorry for your loss
Lil…So sorry for your loss. Praying that God will give you the strength and peace to get you through this difficult time. Until you meet again…..she will always be in your heart. Sending you hugs and much love.
"What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch. We may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget"
To the Nuccini family
My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Rita was a wonderful person and I enjoyed working with her at Nationwiide. May She RIP, until we meet again
Dear Lillian and family my deepest condolences,keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lillian, Jimmy, Mr. & Mrs. Nuccini and the entire Nuccini Family, Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I had the pleasure to work with Rita for many years at Nationwide but as you all know, at Nationwide we were all more then just "co-workers" we considered each other "Family". You will be missed Rita, but we will take comfort in our many memories thru the years. Heartfelt condolences on your loss. May God give you all strength, comfort and peace at this difficult time and know that the Nationwide family is here for you whatever you need.
Dear Nuccini family, I am very sorry for the loss of your loved one. May your family find comfort in God's promise of paradise where there will be no more pain, sickness, or sorrow due to the loss of your loved one, and the hope of being reunited in paradise in perfect health. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Revelation 21 : 3,4 – Psalms 37 : 4,29
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