FORT WORTH, TX / DUDLEY, MA – Rita Mary (Dudek) Wolkowicz, 92, formerly of Dudley, died Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Medical City Alliance, Fort Worth, Texas after a brief illness.
Rita leaves her faithful and loving husband of 69 years, John J. Wolkowicz; her loving and caring sons, John A. of Vero Beach, FL, Dr. Paul E. of Birmingham, AL, and David E. and loving granddaughter, Eliza Grace of Charlton, MA; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Rita was preceded in death by her three brothers, Walter, Matthew and Edward, and her two sisters, Ann and Florence.
Rita was born on January 24, 1929 at home in Dudley, a daughter to Albert and Mary (Pitlak) Dudek.
Rita attended Bartlett High and David Hall School and lived in Dudley until she retired in 1990 from her data processing position at Rand-Whitney, Worcester, MA.
In retirement, Rita lived a healthy and prayerful life, first in St Cloud, FL and then moving in 2006 to Fort Worth, TX.
Rita will be missed but remembered as a good wife, mother and grandmother, with strong faith in GOD, who prayed for us all.
May GOD Bless Rita’s holy soul for eternity. Amen.
A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 13, at 10:00 AM in Saint Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb Street, Webster (please meet at the church). Burial will be in Saint Joseph Garden of Peace. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of Sitkowski, Malboeuf & Hickey Funeral Home, 340 School Street Webster.