Oh Rita so many memories. It would fill a book or two to list them. My heartfelt sympathies to John, Bobby, Paul, Connie and the rest of the family. She truly loved you all and left a lifetime of laughter. Michael and I knew Rita and John from our Marriott days. We spent so much time together and I vividly remember the day she found out she was expecting you Connie. She just couldn't believe i...
From Marilyn Cannata:
"I am so sorry. I was her nurse at Dr. Davis in Jacksonville. She was a wonderful woman."
From Cathy Godwin:
"I had the pleasure of working with Rita at Quaker Oats and then when the doors closed we went up a floor to Merrill Lynch together. She loved her penny loafers!!!! She was too funny, respected, hard worker and last but not least, "A LEGEND". Prayers to the family, she is an ANGEL now!!!"
Granny, I have only happy memories of our time together and I can't help but smile when I think about you. It's very hard to know you're gone when I can still see your smile and feel like you're about to come sit down and tell a funny story. I'll always remember one of your favorite quotes, "Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana."
I love you, Granny, we all miss you and will ...
As I read through all the comments on Facebook and this site it makes me realize all of the wonderful, almost always happy, fun memories Rita Marie left with everyone she touched during her lifetime. What a great tribute to her life.
From Brenda Trammelle:
"I always laughed, so hard, when I was with you. You are one of the smartest, funniest and loving people I know. I will miss knowing there is another adult that loves Harry Potter, Disney World, Star Wars, etc. etc. as much as I do. I will miss your wit and your wisdom, your stories. I will miss knowing you are in the world with me. I will miss you every day but I know...
From Shelly Braniff:
"I want to try and share what an impact sweet Rita had on our lives. Justin and I were blessed to purchase our first home next door to this amazing couple who, based on their age, could have been our parents, but ended up being our closest friends in Jacksonville. We spent many nights together over the grill cooking steaks larger than John's head discussing topics that r...
From Jane Michael:
"I will miss your sense of humor . You made me laugh so many times starting with the first time you introduced yourself as my new assistant - all I could see were your eyes as it was a cold day in FL and you were wearing your large parka with the hood up. May you rest in peace. You will be missed!"
From Monique Brown:
"I still can't believe it. Even after you left Merrill I could laugh at your adventures through Amy's stories or on Facebook. It is truly a blessing to always smile when you think of someone. RIP Rita Quinlan. You touched so many by just being you. My prayers for strength go out to your family and friends who truly lost someone great."
From Judy Ashworth:
"Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Rita. Although we never met face to face, feel we have known her for years. Rita was one of my first facebook friends all those years ago. We will miss you on here Rita. Love to all her family & friends from Roger & Judy in New Zealand."
