Rita L. Napoli, 100, passed away on October 20, 2024. She was born in Monaca on August 23, 1924. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph. She is survived by her children, Maria (Mike) Altrudo of Saint Louis, Missouri, Joe (Sandy) Napoli of Phoenix, Arizona and Jim (Karen) Napoli of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania along with her seven grandchildren; Michael, Christina, Laura, Jonathan, Rachel, Tim and Becca. She had fourteen great grandchildren.

Rita attended high school at nearby Mount Gallitzin Academy and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Duquesne University in 1946. She married her wartime pen-pal on June 6, 1947 and they lived in Western Pennsylvania for most of their married life. A life-long educator, Rita taught early elementary grades and kindergarten for many years in several schools and retired from the Brooks Elementary School of the Moon Area School District as a second-grade teacher in 1996. Her favorite grade was kindergarten.

This lovely lady had a beautiful life and touched many people along the way. She embraced the role of hostess, serving countless fabulous home cooked meals to all. Her faith has been a constant; we have all benefited from a novena or two. A century filled with cherished memories and love that spans generations.

The Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, November 2nd at 10 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church, 5130 Wilson Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 9:45 a.m. Right of Committal will be at 11 a.m. on November 7th at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery of Aliquippa.

Memorial donations may be made to Pastoral Care to the Elderly at Saint Ambrose Church, 5130 Wilson Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63110.