Rita Theresa (Melahn) McNerney, 93 years young, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2019. She was the wife of the late Robert James McNerney, who passed away in 2010.

Rita was born in Queens, NY on April 21, 1926, the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Moehringer) Melahn. She had a happy childhood with her large family in Far Rockaway, NY. Rita’s memories of her beloved “Mom and Pop”, brothers and sisters were always remembered with the “true love” that her parents shared with their children.

Rita was employed in NY with the overseas operations for General Motors. She worked proudly for them until retiring in 1980 with her husband to South St., South Yarmouth, MA.

Rita and her husband, a retired New York City firefighter, traveled extensively throughout Europe and the United States including the Tour de France, visiting many religious cathedrals and landmarks.

Rita will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents and husband Rita was predeceased by her brothers: Joseph, George, Thomas and Charles Melahn and one sister, Frances (Melahn) Baird. She is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Thank you to the “friends of Rita” who cared for her with laughter and compassion at the Pavilion in Hyannis. “Did you laugh today? Did you have fun?”

Friends and relatives are invited to call at the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth, MA on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the funeral Mass at Saint Pius X Church, Station Ave., South Yarmouth, MA at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA at 1:00 p.m.

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