Henrietta (Rita) Gillen Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Henrietta (Rita) Gillen (Reading, Pennsylvania), who passed away at the age of 95, on March 1, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though Henrietta has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henrietta G. Phillips and James T. Phillips; her husband Joseph T. Gillen; and her daughters, Denise and Beverly.
She is survived by: her daughter Lesli S. (Steven) of West Lawn; and her grandchildren, Alexis and Bryce.
A memorial gathering was held on Saturday, March 7th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Feeney Funeral Home (625 N 4th St, Reading, PA 19601). A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 7th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Rita's name may be made to The Animal Rescue League at 58 Kennel Rd. Birdsboro PA 19508.
