"Rest in peace, Rita. You were a sweet lady, good mother-in-law, and a wonderful Nana. "
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.
"Rest in peace, Rita. You were a sweet lady, good mother-in-law, and a wonderful Nana. "
"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."
"Rest peacefully Rita. ?? You were such a beautiful person, you will be missed by many ???"
"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. "
"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. "
"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. "
"ON BEHALF OF THE MURPHYS, INCLUDING SR. SHEILA, SSJ, CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE FAMILY ON THE DEATH OF MOM. "
"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"
"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"
"We must say Good Bye for now but we will see you on the other side. All who knew her loved her very much."
"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard - Winnie the Pooh"