Rita Matteo

Rita A. (nee Chiumento) Matteo, age 93, of Flourtown, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. She was born to the late John and Margaret (nee Terilla) on January 26, 1927. Rita was predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph R. "Bob" Matteo. Rita was the devoted Mother of Maryann (Robert Dillon), Joseph R. Matteo, loving grandmother to Mia, sister of Anthony (Hammonton, NJ), predeceased by her brother Carmen. Also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews whom she loved. Rita was born and spent most of her life in Elm, NJ. She was an active member of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Hammonton and was a member of many organizations throughout her life. She was especially devoted to The Blessed Mother. In 2002, she moved to Pennsylvania and resided for 17 years at Bethlehem Village Retirement Community, a place that brought much joy and friendship to her life. Rita enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She loved cooking and baking, ceramics, doll making and crocheting. Relatives and Friends are invited to a visitation on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Her Funeral Mass is at 10:00AM at Saint Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, Pa 19031. Interment will be at a later date. Please note that due to the present Covid situation, the family understands if you would prefer to pray for and remember Rita without attending services. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Bethlehem Village Retirement Center in Rita's Name. The address is 100 West Wissahickon Avenue, Flourtown, PA 19031.