Rita Catherine Martinsen Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Rita Catherine Martinsen of Franklin Square, New York, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 10, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Rita's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

She was predeceased by: her husband Arthur; her daughter Kathryn Oratorio; and her brother Raymond Lahey. She is survived by: her daughters, Patricia Visintin (Gerald) and Maureen Pappachristou (Michael); her grandchildren, Erin, Michael and Nicholas (Christina); and her sister Arlene Lown.

Donations may be made to The Regency, Safe Harbor Unit: 94 School Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542.