Rita Garrity Palotta Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Rita Garrity Palotta (Covington, Louisiana), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 21, 2026 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Garrity Palotta to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James D Garrity and Evelyn Depaul Garrity; her husband Joseph C. Palotta; and her siblings, Thais Bunton, Leah Dooling, Judy Toups, James Garrity, John Joseph Garrity, Gerald Garrity and Carol Garrity.
She is survived by: her daughter Bridget P. Hellmers (Michael); her grandchildren, Matthew Hellmers (Linh), Michelle Mata (Antonio) and Melanie Lemoine (Clayton); her siblings, Thomas Garrity (Susan) and Mary Ann Murr; and her nieces, Jean Marston and Marion Pastrana. She is also survived by seven great grandchildren.
