Rita Ann Shaw's obituary , Passed away on May 17, 2025 in Spartanburg, South Carolina

Rita Ann Shaw

September 5, 1943 - May 17, 2025 (81 years old)

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Rita Ann Shaw's obituary , Passed away on May 17, 2025 in Spartanburg, South Carolina

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Bongiovi Funeral Home

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Rita Ann Shaw

September 5, 1943 - May 17, 2025 (81 years old)

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Rita Ann Shaw Obituary

In loving memory of Rita Ann Shaw of Spartanburg, South Carolina, who departed this world on May 17, 2025 at the age of 81. Rita Ann leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Ann Shaw to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Benjamin Zelus and Mary Zelus; her husband Anthony Shaw; and her son Michael Stala. She is survived by: her daughters, Lisa Jensen, Jill Ann Stala and Laura Elliott; her grandchildren, Tyler Stala, Justin Talocka and Jessica Stafford; her sister Patricia Kavanaugh; her niece Sharon Kavanaugh; and her nephew George Kavanaugh. She is also survived by great-grandchildren.

Viewing will be held on Saturday, May 31st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Bongiovi Funeral Home (416 Bell Ave, Raritan, NJ 08869). A prayer will be held on Saturday, May 31st 2025 from 11:30 AM to 11:45 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, May 31st 2025 from 12:15 PM to 12:30 PM at the St. Bernard's Cemetery (551 NJ-28, Bridgewater, NJ 08807).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, 686 Jess Davis Drive, Spartanburg, SC, in Rita's memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bongiovi Funeral Home



Sat

May 31

Viewing

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bongiovi Funeral Home
416 Bell Ave, Raritan, NJ 08869

Sat

May 31

Prayer

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Bongiovi Funeral Home
416 Bell Ave, Raritan, NJ 08869

Sat

May 31

Burial

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

St. Bernard's Cemetery
551 NJ-28, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

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