R ita Marie Parisey was born October 10, 1950 in St. Louis, MO to parents, Margaret and Joseph Rath. Both parents preceded her in death.

Rita received her formal education at St. John and James Parochial School. She then attended and graduated from McCluer Sr. High.

After graduation, Rita became interested in public service. She was employed with the Office of Social Security Administration, and retired from there after over forty years of service.

Rita was very dear to her family and she will truly be missed !  She departed this life on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

Rita leaves to cherish her memories: sisters, Susan Malan and Rosemary Clawson; nieces, Katie, Teresa, Jessica and Tricia; nephew, Ryan; grand nieces, Mya and Sophia; grand nephew, William; and a host of cousins, other family and friends.