Rita M. (Harrington) Nielsen Obituary
The passing of Rita M. (Harrington) Nielsen of Waltham, Massachusetts occurred on June 21, 2026. Rita, born on December 12, 1930, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita M. (Harrington) Nielsen to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Harrington and Mary Harrington (Connors); her husband Ed; her granddaughter Christine M. Niizuma; and her sister Ann G. Fawcett.
She is survived by: her children, Linda A. Nielsen (Dennis Hess) of Clinton, Kathleen Hersey (Richard) of Waltham, John E. Nielsen (Gail) of Plymouth, James J. Nielsen (Teresa) of Waltham and Mary T. Iodice (Richard) of Burlington; and her grandchildren, John Hreha (Kristen Anderson), Kaitlin Hersey, Peter Hersey (Emily Bartos), Leandra Nielsen (Paul Mullin), Ian Nielsen, Joseph, Matthew Nielsen, Renee Servaes (Calvin) and Sarah Iodice. She is also survived by nieces & nephews.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Our Lady's Parish, 920 R Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA 02452.
