Rita J. DeFazio Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rita J. DeFazio of Blakely, Pennsylvania, who passed away on April 13, 2025 at the age of 94. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita J. DeFazio to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband John DeFazio; her parents, Angelo Marsili and Giovanna Rossi Marsili; her siblings, Elsie Fofi and Arnold Marsili; her stepsons, John and Rick DeFazio; and her nephew Robert Fofi.
She is survived by: her niece Lisa Morelli (Joe); her nephew Gary Marsili (Elizabeth); her stepchildren, Donna McCann (Brian) and Mark DeFazio; her stepdaughter-in-law Dorothy DeFazio; and her grandsons, John and Sean DeFazio.
Visitation was held on Thursday, April 24th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church (1101 Willow St, Peckville, PA 18452). A funeral Mass was held on Thursday, April 24th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
