Rita Marandola Obituary

Rita Marandola, born on July 22, 1929, passed away on October 1, 2026. Rita leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Albert Marandola Sr. (Al); her parents, Joseph DeSanto and Mildred DeSanto; and her siblings, Theresa DeFino, Loretta Anderson, Maryanne Durante Carestio and Joseph DeSanto.

She is survived by: her children, Albert Jr. Marandola (late Linda), Joyce Jerla (James), Brian Marandola (Donna) and Lynn Hayes (Daniel); her grandchildren, Lauren Jerla, Amanda Marandola, Kimberly Hagerty (Shawn), Kirsten Jeffries (Joe), Matthew Hayes, Kaitlyn D'Alessandro (Frank), Jamie Shields (Nick), Sara Hayes, Joshua Hayes and Brianna Marandola; and her great grandchildren, Adeline Jeffries and Mara Hagerty.

Viewing was held on Tuesday, October 6th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Wednesday, October 7th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM. A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, October 7th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Dorothy Church (4910 Township Line Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026). A burial was held on Wednesday, October 7th 2026 at the Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery (1600 Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA 19064).