Rita P. Faraci
February 10, 2018 - March 23, 2011
Rita Patricia Faraci Rita Patricia Faraci (Gunn) passed away peacefully on March 23, 2011 at the home of her daughter in Jupiter, Florida. She was the devoted and loving wife of 63 years to the late Frank John Faraci (Major, U.S. Army retired). Born in New York City on February 10,1918, Rita was the second daughter of Patrick and Lelia Gunn and was preceded in death by her sister Ethna Raines. Rita, a life-long Catholic, attended Cathedral High School in Manhattan and was a parishioner at St Jude’s Catholic Church in Tequesta, Florida. As a military officer’s wife, she traveled extensively in Japan and France, eventually living in Lexington, Kentucky and since 1979 residing in Jupiter, Florida. A loving and exemplary mother, she is survived by her five children: Professor Mary Faraci, Jupiter, Florida, Francis Faraci (Carolyn), Huntsville, Alabama, Patricia Welch (Miller), Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Dr. John Faraci, Jupiter, Florida, Dr. Janet Lee (Dr. William), Lexington, Kentucky; and five adored grandchildren Katie Welch, New York City, Kevin Faraci (Melissa), Jupiter, Florida, Megan Lee, Lexington, Kentucky, Brian Faraci, Huntsville, Alabama, Michael Lee, Lexington, Kentucky. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Tequesta, Florida on Friday, April 1 at 10:00 AM. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407. For directions & online condolences, please visit www.taylorandmodeen.com. Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home Family Owned & Operated 561-744-2030
Rita Patricia Faraci Rita Patricia Faraci (Gunn) passed away peacefully on March 23, 2011 at the home of her daughter in Jupiter, Florida. She was the devoted and loving wife of 63 years to the late Frank John Faraci (Major, U.S. Army retired).... View Obituary & Service Information