Rita M. Brooks Obituary
In loving memory of Rita M. Brooks in Watervliet, New York, who departed this world on June 1, 2025 at the age of 98. Rita leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Joseph and Bernadette Virginia Lavarnway (Goddeau); her husband Raymond C. Brooks, Jr.; and her siblings, Leona Beatrice Henderson (late Bob) of Watervliet, Agnes Caron, Ernest, Larry, Oscar and Leo Lavarnway.
She is survived by: her children, Muriel Ann Day (late Jim) of Halfmoon, Paul E. Brooks (late Darla) of Watervliet, Janet Lee Brooks of Clifton Park, Mary Van Vranken (late George) of Waterford, Raymond C. Brooks, III (late Chris) of Watervliet and Michael Anthony Brooks (Yui) of Manchester, NH. She is also survived by many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 4th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Parker Bros. Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. (2013 Broadway, Watervliet, NY 12189). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 5th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.