Rita D. Cleary's obituary , Passed away on February 7, 2026 in Delmar, New York

Rita D. Cleary

March 28, 1949 - February 7, 2026 (76 years old)

Delmar, New York

Rita D. Cleary's obituary , Passed away on February 7, 2026 in Delmar, New York

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Applebee Funeral Home Inc

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Rita D. Cleary

March 28, 1949 - February 7, 2026 (76 years old)

Delmar, New York

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Rita D. Cleary Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Rita D. Cleary of Delmar, New York, whose life came to an end on February 7, 2026 at the age of 76, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rita D. Cleary or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

Though Rita may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Rita touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

She was predeceased by: her family Theseas Patounas. She is survived by: her boyfriend Mike DeVarnne; her children, Alexandra Patounas and Michael Patounas (Tiffany); and her grandchildren, Iris (Alexandra), Tyler, Noah and Theo (Michael).

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Applebee Funeral Home Inc



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Feb 16

Visitation

Applebee Funeral Home
403 Kenwood Ave, Delmar, NY 12054

Tue

Feb 17

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Thomas the Apostle Church
35 Adams Pl, Delmar, NY 12054

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