daughter of the late Vito Padula and Matilda Shea.
She was born and raised in Hartford and in recent years lived in Newington.
Rita worked at American Optical in Hartford where she met her beloved husband Jack, they were married for over 56 years. She also worked for the State of CT for over 20 years, the highlight of which she was Secretary at the state capitol becoming friends with Governors Abe Ribicoff and John Dempsey. Rita was a Medical Secretary at U'Conn Health Center.
She always made time to be part time secretary at the Langevin Optical Company, a family owned business in Hartford for over 30 years.
Predeceased by her brother, James Padula
From obituary Published in The Hartford Courant from June 30 to July 1, 2005
daughter of the late Vito Padula and Matilda Shea.
She was born and raised in Hartford and in recent years lived in Newington.
Rita worked at American Optical in Hartford where she met her beloved husband Jack, they were married for over 56 years. She also worked for the State of CT for over 20 years, the highlight of which she was Secretary at the state capitol becoming friends with Governors Abe Ribicoff and John Dempsey. Rita was a Medical Secretary at U'Conn Health Center.
She always made time to be part time secretary at the Langevin Optical Company, a family owned business in Hartford for over 30 years.
Predeceased by her brother, James Padula
From obituary Published in The Hartford Courant from June 30 to July 1, 2005
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement