Rita Underwood Obituary

The passing of Rita Underwood of Chittenango, New York leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 28, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the sacred silence of farewell, Rita is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Rita's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Bessie Hathaway and Charles Edward Hathaway; her husband James Underwood; and her children, Kevin, Steven, Brian and Lisa.

For those interested, Donations to Salvation Army would be greatly appreciated.