In Memory of

Rita

P.

Valenti

Obituary for Rita P. Valenti

Rita P (Charbonneau) Valenti was a loving wife of 51 years, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.   She passed away peacefully from natural causes at her home in Simsbury, CT, surrounded by her children on October 17, 2021 at the age of 91 years.

Rita was born to Henri and Izalda on June 18, 1930 in Canada.   She is survived by her youngest children, Cynthia and Thomas, her grandchildren, Christopher, Danielle (husband Pete), Nicholas and Paul, great grandchildren, Cayden and Elliana, sister, Yvonne, sister-in-law, Lucille, and many loving relatives and friends.   She is predeceased by her parents, husband, Joseph, oldest son, Joseph, and oldest daughter, Diana and many relatives.

Rita had polio as a child and was cured with the help of Brother Andre (Saint Andre) at age 7.   She was educated in the Catholic Convents and College system in Canada, and completed advanced studies in Accounting/Business.   She was educated during a time when women did not have that opportunity and in many ways was a pioneer in promoting women in the workplace.

She married Joseph, who survived his patriotic enlistment in the U.S. Navy, during WWII and other service (Coast Guard/Merchant Marines) for the United States, in 1951.   They had four children, Joseph, Diana, Thomas, and Cynthia, and devoted their lives to making their family a priority.

Rita was active in the Catholic Church, American Legion, and other organizations that served the needs of others.   She had a long career as an Accountant, Insurance/Financial Products Broker, and Tax Return Preparer.  When she came across adversity, she persevered with determination.   During her employment, she received many Awards for her strong work ethic and outstanding work.

After she retired, her passion became traveling to all 50 states, Canada's provinces and territories, as well as, France.   Her traveling companions on these adventures were her family members which included her husband, children, grandchildren and her sister.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, October 25th from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Vincent Funeral Home Inc, 880 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 11 AM at Saint Catherine of Siena, 265 Stratton Brook Rd. West Simsbury, Ct. and her burial at St. Michael 's Cemetery, 1601 State St., Springfield, Mass. Please visit her Book of Memories at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online tributes.