"As a classmate of Rita's, I have many fond memories of her from our high school days. That said, my strongest memory of Rita was when I visited her in Florida with mutual friends in 2009. We hadn't stayed in touch much since she'd moved to FLA years before, so I was uncertain about how we'd get along. I needn't have worried, as we picked up right where left off and got along famously, even though we hadn't seen each other in 20+ years! It was lovely to meet her family and spend the evening with them. My deepest condolences to the whole Nakis/Greaver family, my thoughts are with you. "
In loving memory of
Rita Nakis-Greaver
January 11, 1963 - November 2, 2017
Rita L. Nakis-Greaver, 54, of Plantation, Florida passed away November 2, 2017. Rita has been a resident of South Florida for the past 27 years, coming from Montreal, Canada. She was an extraordinary wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, aunt and admired by all.
As a neonatal nurse and nurse practitioner for over 25 years in South Florida, Rita was an incredible advocate for her patients and pillar of strength for others. She always had a smile on her face and lived life to the fullest.
She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Jeff Greaver, her loving children; Bianca Beltran (David) and Philip Greaver, her grandchildren; David and Bailey Beltran, her mother, Monique Lesage, her sister, Barbara Wallace (Jim), her brother, Philip (Theresa), her sister, Kristina Nakis, her mother in law, Sally Greaver, brother in law, Scott Greaver, sister in law Cindy Curcie (Eddie), her nieces and nephews, Ronald Horvath, Kristina Curcie, Ashley and Robert Greaver, Jim Wallace, Beatrice and Mackenzie Nakis and her Austrian family, Bianca Weissel, Jan, and Lia.
Her family sends a heartfelt gratitude to Team Rita who stood by her and helped care for her as she walked through this final journey.
Please join us in celebrating Rita's life at Ft Lauderdale Yacht Club Pavillion. The memorial service will begin at 1:00pm. Casual dress is encouraged. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Vitas Hospice or your favorite charity.
Tributes
" I will remember Rita as the vital woman she was...joyous, intelligent, irreverent and full of life. She loved her family and friends fiercely, was an amazing nurse and lived life on her own terms. Both Mike and I send our deepest condolences on her passing to Jeff and her entire family. "Say not in grief he is no more, but live in thankfulness that he was." --Hebrew proverb"
"Rita was a fellow Parrot Head friend of mine, and I always enjoyed seeing her at events. She always had a smile on her face, was friendly, and very personable. I will miss seeing her. My condolences jeff and to all of her family."
"As a friend of Rita's younger brother, Phil, I have fond memories of Rita being the older sister who liked her younger brother's friends and made an effort to engage them. She was genuine, funny, full of energy and always in a good mood. My deepest sympathies for your loss"
"We're so sorry to hear of Rita's passing. Although we didn't know Rita that well, we have known the Greaver family for MANY years. It's an unimaginable loss to Jeff and to the whole family. She's now in God's hands with no more pain. PLZ know you all are in our hearts and prayers! ??'????'?"
"Just by the outpouring of affection and sympathy by everyone, we all know that she was a special person who had a way that was unique to Rita. A special lady. My sincere condolences."
"Jeff, Bianca, Phillip, Barbie and Phil, please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. She had an innate ability to speak the truth (Nobfilter she would say while pointing to her mouth) and also to make you laugh. Rita was such a special person and shone her light on everyone she met and she'll continue to shine on all from above. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Anna-Marie & Dave"
"Rita, was special and I admired her. My heartfelt condolences. "
""There is no such thing as death.There is only life, life and life alone, moving from one dimension to another, another and another". Rita, I celebrate your life, I bow to your courage. A la prochaine my dearest. Love you??'? "