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Rita Cortopassi Obituary
Cortopassi, Rita M. (nee Sondhaus)
Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother the Church, and surrounded by family, Rita passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on Friday, June 21, 2024 after a long illness.
She was preceded in death by son Gregory, aged 62, her parents Harold and Anastasia (Ryan) Sondhaus and her sisters, Ellen Elizabeth (Eugene) Callahan and Loretta Ann Sondhaus. Survived by Alfred, her husband of 72 years, and her sons Thomas (Deborah) and Joseph (Sharon) Cortopassi, her grandchildren Marie (Angelo) Pata of Chicago, IL, Joseph (Elizabeth) of Charleston, SC, and Andrew (Jennifer) of St. Louis, great-grandchildren, nephews, and cousins.
Services: Private Interment at Calvary Cemetery, July 5th, 2024. A Memorial Mass and celebration of Rita's life will be held at Christ Prince of Peace Church, 415 Weidman Road, on Saturday, July 13, with 10:00 a.m. Visitation until time of 11:00 a.m. Mass. A reception at the church will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Catholic Charities or charity of your choice.
Memories and Condolences
for Rita Cortopassi
8 Entries
She only gave Blessings. Now we give Blessings back.
Tommy and Linda Corkhill
Family
July 8, 2024
Dear Family,
We knew Rita through our neighbors in Kirkwood, Gene and Betty Callahan. We got to know Rita, Loretta and Al through them. What wonderful people and they had great laughs and were so warm and kind to us.
Rita will be missed by her family.
We still miss Gene and Betty when we visit our neighbors on Longview and Fairwood. Seeing Rita´s name brought back many fond memories.
We have always loved seeing Tom and Debbie in Kirkwood.
God Bless all,
Kay and Rob
Rob and Kay Kaiser
Family
July 8, 2024
Al, I worked at Edison Brothers with you. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.
Barbara Lohrum-Lentz
Coworker
July 7, 2024
To Al, Tom and Joe - so very sad to read this morning of Rita´s / Mom´s passing. So many fond memories of her and our time living next door. She was such a sweet lady with a laugh I´ll always remember. Prayers coming her way and yours.
Steve Frey
Friend
July 7, 2024
So very sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories ! What a lady !!! Al of you are in our thoughts and prayers. ❤. Tracie , Jack and Joe .
Tracie Stuckey
July 4, 2024
I only knew Rita a short while but because we both bore the same name , we became attached. I wish i could have known her longer. She was a LOVELY LADY. I know she went straight to Heaven. She is with her LORD.
Julie Beck
Friend
July 2, 2024
Michael and Vicki Pailer
July 1, 2024
I loved Rita so very much. I’m so sorry for your loss Al, Joe and Tom. She loved you all so much & was so proud of her grandchildren. I will miss hearing about her family and getting to visit with her weekly.
Brittney Steinbruegge
Friend
June 29, 2024
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Memorial Events
for Rita Cortopassi
Jul
13
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Christ Prince of Peace Church
415 Weidman Road, MO
Jul
13
Memorial Mass
11:00 a.m.
Christ Prince of Peace Church
415 Weidman Road, MO
Funeral services provided by:
Collier’s Funeral Home - Saint Ann3400 North Lindberg Blvd. , Saint Ann, MO 63074-2103
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