Rita Spatafora Pullen Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rita Spatafora Pullen (Poughkeepsie, New York), who passed away on December 12, 2023 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Spatafora Pullen to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sophia Christina Capasso Spatafora and Joseph Anthony Spatafora; her brother Paul S. Spatafora Sr.; her great-niece Sophia Adele Chick; and her sister-in-law Lorraine G. Spatafora.
She is survived by: her husband Joseph L. Pullen; her pet Bischon Poodle Adrian; her daughter-in-law MaryAnn of Hollister, CA; her grandchildren, Dana Marie Rongetti of Amenia, NY and Joseph R. Shepard (Lisa); her great grandchild Rachael; her grandchildren, Anthony P. Rongetti (Christina) and Taylor; her nephew Paul S. Spatafora Jr. of Poughkeepsie; her niece Cynthia Spatafora Chick of Poughkeepsie, NY.; her great-nephews, Joseph G. Spatafora, Brendan P. Chick, Justin S. Chick and Ryan J. Chick of Poughkeepsie, NY; her great-niece Savannah L. Haight of Poughkeepsie, NY; and her siblings-in-law, James and Razia Pullen. She is also survived by many cousins, and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Sparrows Nest, Grace Smith House or The Bardavon.
