Rita Frances (Bill) Nave's Obituary
Rita Frances (Bill) Nave, of Syracuse, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023, at St. Camillus Nursing & Rehab Center at age 95. She was born in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of the late John Bill and Ethel Spadafore. Rita was a graduate of North High School. She was very active in her churches, Immaculate Heart of Mary in Liverpool and San Marco Catholic Church in Marco Island.
Rita loved cooking, baking and music. But, most of all, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved being with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren. Rita was unapologetic, hilarious, and never afraid of giving you her opinion.
Along with her parents, Rita was predeceased by her devoted husband of 65 years, Larry, in 2013; her stepfather, Vincent Spadafore; her sisters, Joan Klimowicz & Phyllis Caprilozzi; brothers, Joe & Pat Spadafore.
Rita leaves behind many who loved her, her three children, John (Sandy) Nave, Lorraine (Rob Schock), and Richard (Lisa) Nave; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her sister, Camille (Frank) Delucia; several nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by her friends and neighbors on Marco Island.
A special thank you to all the dedicated, kind, loving and comforting staff at St. Camillus Nursing Home.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023 from 10:15 – 10:45 am at Epiphany Parish at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 425 Beechwood Ave., Liverpool, followed by a funeral mass celebrating Rita’s life at 11:00 AM at the church. A private family internment will take place in Assumption Cemetery. She will be laid to rest beside her father and with her husband.
Donations in her memory may be made to The Centers at St. Camillus, 813 Fay Rd, Syracuse, NY.
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