GALVIN, Rita M. (Generazio) age 97, of Framingham, beloved wife of the late Joseph Galvin, died peacefully, March 17, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family and caretakers.
Rita was born in Newton and attended Newton High School. She loved being with family and friends. She enjoyed traveling, spending time at Cape Cod, reading, gardening, crocheting, and doing crossword puzzles.
Rita leaves behind her daughter Diane Anderson of Pocasset, siblings Thomas Generazio of TX and Susan Hanna of Framingham, sister-in law Patricia Generazio of Tequesta, FL and Osterville, granddaughter Sarah Anderson of Bloomfield, CT and great-grandchildren Zachary and Gavin Keif of Pocasset. Additionally she will be missed by many nieces and nephews and two special friends Sharon Cunningham and Gloria Achmakjian.
She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Emily (Salvatore) Generazio of Framingham, her son Mark Galvin and her brothers Frank and Richard Generazio.
Her family is grateful for the care given by Mary Ann Morse Health Facility, Natick and Good Shepherd Hospice of Newton.
The family also appreciates the loving, tender care she received from her caregivers Carol, Wendi, Candis, Penny, Lorelie, and Kerry.
Funeral services will be private. There will be a celebration of life at a later date. Donations may be made in Rita's memory to the the MSPCA, mspca.org or Boston Children’s Hospital Child Life Services, childrenshospital.org