Rita Mae Barilla

Date of Death: May 7, 2016

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Mary Queen of the Apostles Church

6455 Engle Road

Brook Park, OH 44142

Thursday 5/12, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Humenik Funeral Chapel

14200 Snow Road

Brook Park, OH 44142

216-265-8700 |

Thursday 5/12, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Rita Mae Barilla (nee Copeland), age 81 of Brook Park, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2016. Rita is preceded in death by John Mark, her beloved husband. Loving mother of Susan Sampson, Judith (Jack) Woodards, Mark (Jeanne), and Kathy (Steve) Kisel; Dear sister of Jean (deceased) (Earl) Rutzen, Irene Copeland, John (Liz) Copeland, Marilyn Copeland and Don (Anne deceased) Plefka; Cherished grandmother of 14; great grandmother of 10

The family will receive friends in celebration of Rita’s life at Humenik Funeral Chapel, 14200 Snow Rd., Brook Park, 44142 on Thursday, May 12th from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Mary Queen of the Apostles at 11 AM on Friday. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery

Mary Queen of the Apostles Church

6455 Engle Road

Brook Park, OH 44142

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Thursday 5/12, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Humenik Funeral Chapel

14200 Snow Road

Brook Park, OH 44142

216-265-8700 | Map

Thursday 5/12, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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To my wife,children,grandchildren and all my family,
I know that loss is hard but I hope all our sadness is short
and all are good memories are long.

Love always,
Jack

So sorry to hear of your loss. May the good God comfort you in this time of loss.

My deepest sympathy to all of the Barilla family. To the children and spouses for the loss of their Mother, grandchildren and great grandmother for the loss of their Grandma. May she rest in peace.

I am deeply sorry for the family's loss.

My favorite visits to Cleveland during the holidays always included a stop at Uncle John and Aunt Rita's where we watched and talked Cleveland sports, ate more than we could handle and I could look up to a bunch of accomplished older cousins coming and going with their families.

Rita was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who always put family first. She will be missed very much by all. My prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Uncle Michael

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

I offer my humble condolences to my sister Rita's immediate family.
We had been separated by the circumstance of life until a recent
few years and then by geography as a result of my adoption many years
ago. But when we did finally meet a bond was felt and recognized.
She was of my people, bonded by blood. I wish I had known her longer
but it could have been no other way. May God receive her into her reward
in Paradise to be reunited with those who have preceded her and there
to wait for those left behind to join them in eternity.

GRANDMA'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was sent by Michael Barilla.

The Michael Barilla Family Expresses Sympathy for Rita Barilla's Passing.

SOFT AND SWEET MEMORIES STANDING SPRAY was sent by Don Plefka.

To the dear sister I have known for only a short but glorious time. Your big brother, Don

Dear Susan, Judy and Jack, Mark and Jeanne, Kathy and Steve:

I am so sorry to hear about your Mom but comforted by the thought that both she and your day are looking down on all of you from heaven. I have never forgotten how welcoming and generous your mom was to us.

Love,

Jeanne

Susan Marie, Judy, Mark, Kathy, and families, we heard from Jack about your mom's passing. I'm very sorry. I've loved my Aunt Rita and the gatherings we had at your place in days of yore. God bless you and her precious soul.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.