Rita Slomski Obituary

Age - 98

October 7, 2023

Erie, PA

Rita Ann Slomski, age 98, passed away on Tuesday October 3, 2023. Rita was born on March 29, 1925 in Erie PA, to Samuel and Anna Blasco Feyas. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Raymond J. Slomski; son Ronald Slomski and his wife Julie; daughter Rosanne Tebalt, (husband John); grandson Steven Curtis; and great granddaughter Jenny Nguyen. She was also preceded by her siblings John and Sam (Albert) Feyas and Agnes Piotrowicz. Rita was the mother of seven children. She is survived by her sons Raymond Jr, Roger, Randall Slomski, wife Catherine; daughters Ronalee Curtis, husband Russell and Renita McBride, husband Derek; and many nieces and nephews in Erie and around the country. Rita was the proud grandmother of 22 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 9 great, great grandchildren. Her house was always full during her Christmas Eve festivities! Growing up a lower east side resident, she attended St. Stanislaus grade school and East High School. Before her career as a wife and mother she worked at the Woolworth Drug Store in downtown Erie and Bliley Electric. After marriage she and Ray made a home in Lawrence Park for themselves and their children. Rita was a proud breast cancer survivor and had many interests including gardening, any and all kinds of flowers, card parties with her friends from "club", enjoying her chipmunks, playing rummy, making puzzles, doing crosswords, doating over all her "kids", setting up great holiday gatherings, expanding her Christmas village and playing Bingo. An avid antique dealer, she loved traveling with Ray in their RV to different cities attending shows and visiting relatives. We would like to thank the staff of Brevillier Village for the great care that they took with Rita. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Brevillier Village, 5416 E Lake Rd, Erie, PA 16511, in Rita's name. Inurnment will be private. Funeral arrangements were made by the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc. , 5000 Wattsburg Rd. , Erie, 16504.

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