Rita Mae O'Connor Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Rita Mae O'Connor of Arlington Heights, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 84, on November 12, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Mae O'Connor to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Andre Ferdinand and Mae Ferdinand; and her brother Harry Ferdinand. She is survived by: her husband Robert; her daughters, Katherine Priest (James), Rose Casey (William) and Colleen Avery (Dennis); her grandchildren, Wyatt Priest (Kyra), Ashley, Brian Casey, Jennifer O'Connor, Amanda, Michael Avery (Alexis) and Laura Clay (Matthew); and her great grandchildren, Noah Casey, Justin, Joshua, Madison Clay and Caiden Avery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Rita's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Little Sisters of the Poor/St. Joseph Home for the Elderly or Mercy Home for Boys and Girls.