RASMESEN, RITA (HOWLETT) of So. Boston, Oct 17, 2013. After a brief illness, Beloved wife of the late Norman. Devoted mother of James McCarthy, Roxanne Murphy & her husband Timothy Murphy, Brian Howlett & the late Joseph Murphy. Dear sister of Joseph Howlett, Catherine Higgins, Eileen Masone & Thomas Howlett. Loving grandmother of Joseph, Jamie, Madison, Tara & Michelle & great grandson Joseph Jr. Also lovingly survive by special niece Barbara Henry & numerous nieces & nephews. Visiting hours at The Casper Funeral Home, 187 Dorchester Street, South Boston, Monday 4-8 P.M. Followed by a Funeral Mass In Gate of Heaven Church Tuesday at 10 A.M. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Rita's memory to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, P.O Box 650309, Dallas, Tx 75265.