Rita D. Burfitt Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Rita D. Burfitt of Chatham, New Jersey, born in Newark, New Jersey, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 9, 2025 at the age of 73. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Rita departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Rita may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Rita leaves behind.
She is survived by: her husband Steven S. Burfitt; her children, Kristoffer S. Burfitt and Kathryn B. Rockwood (Kevin); and her sister Ute Canavan (Bill). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
