It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rita Whalen of Branchburg, New Jersey, born in Plainfield, New Jersey, who passed away on April 30, 2022, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Lucrezia Parisi and Leonardo Parisi; and her siblings, Pasquale (Pat), Frances Cortese, Anthony (Tony), Girolamo (Gene) and Frank.

She is survived by : her children, Mary (Robert Laurencelle), Eileen (Brian Fertig), Michael (Heather Whalen), Catherine Hofmann and Rita (Gary Tuma); her grandchildren, Bobby, Kate (Richard), Rob (Rachel), Alison, Tom (Kristen), Daniel, Michael, Matthew, Olivia, Jackson, Mac, Susan and Maurice; and her great grandchildren, Emma, Alex, Joseph, Christopher, Claire, Brooke, Annabelle and Kevin.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her name to JFK University Medical Center Foundation, Maternal & Child Services Fund, 65 James Street, Edison, NJ and/or a charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Valley Memorial Funeral Home