In loving memory of

Rita Ann Sullivan
October 25, 1930 - July 18, 2021

Rita (Rolando) Sullivan, 90, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on July 18, 2021 at Grand Islander Nursing Home.

Rita was born October 25, 1930, in Newport to Camillo Rolando and Anna Marguerite (Conti) Rolando.

Rita worked in Medical Records at Newport Hospital for many years. She was very active in the St. Lucy's community, teaching RCIA for over 30 years. She was on various church committees and was a Eucharistic minister for many years.

Rita is survived by her children; Joseph Sullivan and his wife Donna of Portsmouth, RI Mary-Ellen Raposa, of Newport, Michael Sullivan, of Portsmouth, Paul Sullivan of New Hampshire, James Sullivan Warwick, RI , Ann-Margaret Graham and her husband Preston of Middletown, RI, and Kerry-Ann Sullivan of Newport. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday July 26, 2021 at 10:00am in St. Lucy's Church, 909 West Main Road in Middletown.

Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery, Brown's Lane in Middletown.

Tributes

Sara (Sullivan) Gouldman wrote on Aug 22, 2021:

"Rest in peace, Rita. You were a sweet lady, good mother-in-law, and a wonderful Nana. "

Elizabeth Rolando wrote on Jul 25, 2021:

"You couldn't help but love Aunt Rita -- I will miss her love for life, ready laugh and mischievous sense of humor. What a lovely, lovely woman."

Maura Loughman-Bull Loughman-Bull wrote on Jul 25, 2021:

"Rest peacefully Rita. ?? You were such a beautiful person, you will be missed by many ???"

Carol Yount wrote on Jul 25, 2021:

"Rita was a loving soul. used to go to church together. Rita and my mother Claire James were best friends. now they are together in heaven celebrating with the angels. PEACE. "

Carol Yount wrote on Jul 25, 2021:

"Rita was a wonderful soul Used to go to church together. She was one of my mother Claire best friend. Now they are in heaven celebrating. Peace. "

Carol wrote on Jul 24, 2021:

"Rita was a special lady. We would go to mass together. My mom Claire. was one of her best friends. They are together now having a blast in heaven. Peace to all. "

PATRICK F. MURPHY wrote on Jul 24, 2021:

"ON BEHALF OF THE MURPHYS, INCLUDING SR. SHEILA, SSJ, CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE FAMILY ON THE DEATH OF MOM. "

Pam reasor wrote on Jul 24, 2021:

"I first met Rita or as I affectionally called her Mrs. Shorty in 1973. Just going into rehab is tough and she always made me feel welcome and loved. She gave me hope. RIP, Mrs. Shorty"

Pan reasor wrote on Jul 24, 2021:

"I first met Rita or as I affectionally called her Mrs. Shorty. Freshly into rehab she made me feel welcome and loved. Her kindness gave me a feeling of self worth. RIP Mrs. Shorty"

MaryEllen wrote on Jul 23, 2021:

"We must say Good Bye for now but we will see you on the other side. All who knew her loved her very much."

Casey wrote on Jul 22, 2021:

"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard - Winnie the Pooh"