Rita Brasser
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Brasser, Rita (nee Meisenzahl) Rochester: Thursday, December 10, 2015 Predeceased by her loving husband ‘Mike’, daughter Patty Brasser Ireland, and great granddaughter Layla Hope Caramanna, she is survived by children, John Brasser, James (Elizabeth) Brasser, Kathryn (Michael) Caramanna, Eileen Brasser; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sister Frances Weeks; sister-in-law Barbara Brasser; cousin Lawrence Kenney; several nieces, nephews and cousins; many great friends. Rita is a graduate of St. Theodore’s School, Nazareth Academy and the first Nursing Program of Nazareth College. In addition to being an active member of St. Helen’s Parish and St. Lawrence, Rita was a longtime volunteer of the American Red Cross. She enjoyed her years as a homemaker and was skilled at all types of handwork and crafts. For the past 3 years, she has resided at St. Ann’s Home. Her greatest joy was her family. Friends may call on Friday 3-7:30 P.M. at the Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Road. Friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass, Saturday 9:30 A.M. at St. Theodore Church, 168 Spencerport Road, Gates. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Those wishing may make contributions to the School of the Holy Childhood, Camp Good Days and Special Times, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or the charity of one’s choice in her memory.
My late Mom, Doris LaDonna, met Rita at Nazareth Academy and became life-long friends. I have fun memories of meeting up with your family at the World’s Fair and sharing a great day with all of you. Your Mom was a lovely lady! I pray that your happy family memories sustain you at this most difficult time. (Losing a parent is difficult; losing your surviving parent is really tough. You’re not alone!) May the Lord hold you all up as you grieve. Fondly, Sandy LaDonna Kolupski