Rita Gava Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2023-08-20T20:00:00
End: 2023-08-21T00:00:00
Location: Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rita Gava of West Roxbury, Massachusetts, who passed away on August 14, 2023, at the age of 99, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Gava to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Amabile Bolzan and Giacomo Bolzan; and her spouse Merico E. Gava. She is survived by: her children, Diana Benedetti (Robert) of Canton and Roy Gava (Saloua) of Dedham; her grandchildren, Eric Gava of Las Vegas and Jillian Gava Lancaster (Christopher) of Virginia; and her great grandchildren, Chase and Cole Lancaster. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

At the age of 98 she still enjoyed driving her car to meet up with friends at Dunkin Donuts and even if it was to drive around the block to children at the local elementary school during the pandemic crisis.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral and Cremation Service

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August 16, 2023

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August 16, 2023

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“In loving memory of Rita Gava, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Rita was such a beautiful, youthful person who always left you with a smile!”