Rita Thomas Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rita Thomas of New York, New York, who passed away on March 29, 2026, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Thomas to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Rita may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She is survived by: her children, Anne Richter (Larree Chetelat) and Jeff Thomas; her grandchildren, Abigale Chetelat, Jack Chetelat and Coby Thomas; her former husband Paul Richter; and her husband Jerome Thomas (Jerry).
As an animal lover, please consider a donation in her name to the American Humane Association - American Humane Society (https://www.americanhumane.org).
