Rita F. Bowker

New York State Mandate: Effective Monday, December 13, 2021 and in effect through Saturday, January 15, 2022 (at which time NYS will re-evaluate) MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE WORN IN ALL INDOOR PUBLIC PLACES

Rita went to the Lord on January 9th, 2022. Beloved wife of the late John J.(Deceased 1973; 1st Assistant Chief of the Woodmere Fire Department) . Loving mother of Christine A. Redash(Jeffrey);John J.(Mary Grace ) and Thomas G. Cherished grandmother of Matthew(Christine), James, John, Danielle(Anthony), Sarah(Ryan), and Samantha. Rita is also survived by her sisters Nancy Smith and Katherine Reisert and her sister in law Patricia Smith(the late Townshend J.). Rita also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

Rita's Family would request contributions to the the Parishes of the Five Town's Food Pantry's. The pantry's are in need of  canned food, non perishables, clothing and personal care items.