On Saturday, November 12, 2022 beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend Rita May Lavezzari passed away. She was 94. Rita was married for 56 years to Anthony R. Lavezzari, daughter to Walter and Edna Lynn. Mother to 3 children Lynn (Tim), Debra, and Ken (Mary). Preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her grandson Anthony. A loving grandmother to Amanda (Eric) a loving great grandmother to Adrian, Audrey, Ava, and Elana. Her love was her family. Her hobbies were painting ceramics, horses, reading, and she had an extraordinary green thumb with an amazing rose garden. Those who knew her knew she could throw a party and make everyone feel welcome. Rita was loved and respected by all. Rita's resting place will be with her husband and parents at Riverside National Cemetery in southern California where services will be held at a later date. In lieu of giving flowers, the family asks that those who are able instead make a donation to macular degeneration or a charity of your choice .