Rita M. Menak
- Sep 7, 2021
- 2 min read
1930 - 2021
OBITUARY
In the early morning of September 6, 2021, our Mom, Rita M. Menak (Danowski) of Southbury Connecticut and New Hyde Park, New York, was reunited with the love of her life, Alphonse. Mom passed away peacefully with the love and support of her family by her side at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Mom was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 8, 1930 to Boleslaw and Mary Danowski. Mom and Dad were married on April 14, 1951, and spent 30 loving years together until Dad’s passing on March 18, 1981.
She was the loving mother of Robert (Bob) Menak, his wife Camille, and Linda Freed and her late husband Larry Freed. She also leaves behind her two grandsons Robert (Rob) Menak, his wife Anna, and Evan Menak. Rita was blessed with and able to enjoy three great-grandchildren, Rocco, Frankie and Lucille Rita. Mom also leaves behind her loving cat Libby and Linda’s boyfriend Michael Walewski.
Visitation will be held at New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, New York on Thursday, September 9th from 2:00 to 4:30 and 7:00 to 9:30. A funeral mass will be Friday at St. Hedwig’s Church in Floral Park, New York, at 10 a.m. followed by burial at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury, New York.
Memorial contributions can be made in the Rita’s memory to Whiskers Pet Rescue, P.O. Box 367, Southbury, CT 06488 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org.
Nostrovia Mom!
We Love You.
VISITATION
Thursday, September 9
2:00 - 4:30 PM & 7:00 - 9:30 PM
New Hyde Park Funeral Home
506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Friday, September 10
10:00 AM
St. Hedwig’s Roman Catholic Church
1 Depan Avenue, Floral Park, NY
INTERMENT
Holy Rood Cemetery
111 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY
Linda and Bob, I'm deeply sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was always such a sweet person with a wonderful smile. I'll always have such lovely memories of her. Much love, Janice
Linda,
So very sorry about your Mom's passing. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with you and your family. Sending hugs.
Donna and Joe Dornfried
I will always remember Rita's wonderful laugh and the wonderful times we share during the holidays! We had a wonderful time with Rita at Rob and Anna's wedding! Good times!! Rita will be missed so very much, but she will never be forgotten and she will always have a place in our hearts. Sending our love to you Uncle Bob and Aunt Camille, Linda, Evan, Rob, Anna, Rocco, Frankie, Lucy. Much love, Tammy and Mike Castro
Linda,
Thinking of "Mom", you and your family during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Martha
Linda, my deepest condolences, so sorry for the loss of your Mom! My thoughts and prayers to you and your family!
Cherrie Ervin