Rita Marie Moomey

Rita Marie Moomey, age 88, of Kentwood, went home to heaven on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Patrick Naughton; daughter-in-law, Dina Moomey; father, Nicodemus Waitkunas; mother, Virginia Kapla Waitkunas; step-mother, Evelyn L. Waitkunas; brother, Nicholas James Waitkunas; sisters, Maggie Muir, Theresa George; ex-husband, Henry Moomey; brothers-in-law, Cliff George and Gerald Muir. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Ginny and Jim (Jake) Kenyon, Connie Moomey, Duke Moomey and Judy, John Moomey; grandchildren, Holly, Joseph, Megan, Casey; great grandchildren, Riley, Makayla, Patrick Jr, Allyssa, Kayla; brother, Joseph Owen Waitkunas; sister, Jackie Corfixsen; brother-in-law, Jerry Corfixsen; many nieces and nephews. Rita loved her Lord and family and always had a smile on her face. She was an avid volunteer for many organizations and enjoyed singing, gardening, reading, sending cards and was a lover of animals and all forms of life in general. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 11 am Monday, September 20 at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 1253 52nd St. SE, Kentwood, with Rev. Danny Oris officiating. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 10-11 am at the church prior to the service with a Rosary at 9:30 am. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to a charity of one’s choice.