Rita Moriaty Obituary
The family of Rita Moriaty (Burlington, Massachusetts) announces her passing on September 20, 2026. Rita, born on June 29, 1921, 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 Moriaty to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur J. Doyon and Emma M. J. Doyon (Fournier); her husband Al Moriaty (Albert); her daughter Anita Louise Gustin; and her siblings, Louise Doyon, Maurice Doyon, Lucille Bernier, Frank Doyon (François), Marcel Doyon (Joseph Louis), Betty Oliver (Elizabeth), Pete Doyon (Irenée), Madeleine and Connie Bushey (Constance).
She is survived by: her children, Thomas Moriaty (Mary Ellen) of Lawrence and Mary Ann Coyne (Daniel) of Burlington. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild, as well as many nieces, nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 28th 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home (43 Winn St, Burlington, MA 01803). A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, September 28th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Of Saint Veronica's Parish (111 Winn St, Burlington, MA 01803).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word, 5821 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, AL 35210, or online at franciscanmissionaries.com . (in support of the priests and brothers who celebrate EWTN's televised daily mass at Our Lady of the Angels church, which Rita watched/listened to every night).
