Rita Marie Powell, nee Fitzpatrick
Rita was born in Jersey City, NJ on September 22, 1930 to the late William and Mary Fitzpatrick.
She passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Married September 15, 1951 to the late David F. Powell and she was the loving mother of 5 children.
She worked at Dynapac Mfg. in Stanhope as a production planner for 17 years before retiring. Rita was a member of Our Lady of the Mountain R.C. Church in Long Valley for 44 years and a member of the Rosary Alter Society. Rita belonged to the Seniors of Independence Twp. and Long Valley Seniors. She enjoyed playing cards at the senior centers, she enjoyed reading and watching her Soap Operas.
Survived by her five children Kathleen Pasinosky and husband Stephen; Maureen Stierli and husband Jim; Laurie Powell; David J. Powell and wife Cheryl; and Arlene Powell. Also her four grandchildren David Stierli, Brian Stierli, Travis Powell and Kevin Stierli.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 9 am – 10 am at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Our Lady of the Mountain Church, 2 E. Springtown Rd, Long Valley, NJ with Father Sylwester Pierzak officiating. Burial will be in Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery, Green Township on Saturday, July 20, 2024 following the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Abilities of Northwest New Jersey, 264 Route 31 North, Washington, New Jersey 07882, https://abilitiesnw.com/donate in memory of Rita Powell.
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Leslie Blair says
July 17, 2024 at 11:51 pmArlene, sending my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. Hoping that the dear memories will ease your grief in time.
Arlene Powell says
July 18, 2024 at 1:31 pmHi Leslie, Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to reach out that means a lot to me. Hope you are well.