Rita Marie Ireland Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rita Marie Ireland of Hanover, Pennsylvania, who passed away on January 15, 2025 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husbands, Weldon Ireland and Gerard "Gary" Troy; her parents, James Ardisson and Lucy Ardisson; her daughter Brenda Lee Troy; her siblings, Louise Botti and James Ardisson; and her close friend Roland Hughes.
She is survived by: her children, Gary Troy (Holly) of Hanover, PA, Richard Troy (Darcy) of Moncks Corner, SC, Judith Tardy of Naugatuck, CT, Barbara Wasilesky of Clermont, FL and Patricia Giunta of Port St. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 21st 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home (82 Fairview Ave, Naugatuck, CT 06770). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Francis of Assisi Church (318 Church St, Naugatuck, CT 06770). A burial will be held on Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 at the St. James Cemetery (207 Cross St, Naugatuck, CT 06770).
In lieu of flowers and to honor Rita's memory, the family requests donations be made to VNA Hospice of Hanover & Spring Grove, 440 Madison Street, Hanover, PA 17331, phone (717) 637-1227 or at http://www.vnahanover.org, and under "giving" there is a printable donation form and instructions.
