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Rita Leva (Catalano)

Rita A. Leva passed away on November 5, 2023, at the age of 69.  She is the loving daughter of Eileen and the late Anthony Catalano, Sr.  Loving wife of the late Alfred Leva.  She is survived by her partner of 11 years, John Neri, her sister Karen Henderson and brother Anthony Catalano, Jr. and predeceased by her sister Theresa Catalano.  Dear aunt of Joe Henderson, Jr. and Lisa Henderson.

Rita was a legal secretary for Post and Schell Law Firm for 42 years.  She loved Sea Isle and biking at the shore and was an avid Philly sports fan.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Thursday, November 9th from 9:30 to 10:30am at St. Christopher’s Church, 13301 Proctor Rd. Phila PA 19116.  Her Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30am.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations in her name can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Service/Memorial Information
  • Visitation

    Thursday, November 9th, 2023
    9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    St. Christopher Church
    13301 Proctor Road
    Philadelphia, PA 19116

  • Funeral Mass

    Thursday, November 9th, 2023
    10:30 AM

    St. Christopher Church
    13301 Proctor Road
    Philadelphia, PA 19116

  • Interment

    Thursday, November 9th, 2023

    Resurrection Cemetery
    5201 Hulmeville Rd.
    Bensalem, PA 19020

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