SANDS, Rita E. (Tejeiro) of St. Patrick’s Manor, Framingham, formerly of Needham, January 23, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Sands. Beloved daughter of the late Jose A. and Candida (Blanco) Tejeiro. Sister of Esther C. Demeo of Needham, Richard P. Tejeiro of Roslindale, and the late Edward R. Tejeiro and his surviving wife Patti of SC. Aunt of Phil Demeo and his wife Paula of Maynard.
Rita was a retired executive secretary for Polaroid Corp. for 32 years.
Her funeral will be held from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., Needham on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Needham at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours omitted. Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Needham.