Rita Paulsen Obituary
The family of Rita Paulsen of Derby, Connecticut announces her passing on August 2, 2026. Rita, born on February 17, 1943, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Paulsen to show support.
She was predeceased by: her spouse Thomas Paulsen; her parents, Bernard T. Smith and Rita Smith (Conway); and her siblings, Bernard Smith, Thomas Smith, Anthony Smith, Lawrence Smith and Donald Smith.
She is survived by: her daughters, Rita Juzwiakowski, Sharon Belfonti (John) and Deborah Christianson (Matthew); her grandchildren, Tracy Vargas Jr. (Tricia), Jared Vargas, Cassandra Paulsen, Alyssa Weiser (Stefan), Vera Belfonti, Jack Belfonti and Maya Belfonti; her great grandchildren, Leonardo Vargas, Ruby Vargas, Troy Vargas, Emery Paulsen, Ivy Weiser and Travis Vargas; and her siblings, Reverend Ronald Smith and Carole Grimes (William Juzwiakowski).
