Obituary of Rita St.Jacques

Rita Jane St.Jacques, 90, a proud lifelong resident of East Haven, left us on January 8th, 2015 to be with her Lord, husband, Richard St.Jacques (2012) and daughter, Kathy Kras (2013). She is the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Madigan) Kelly and granddaughter of Bridget Kelly. Rita is survived by daughter, Linda St.Jacques-Rogers (Warren) of Moodus, son-in-law, John Kras of East Haven, granddaughters: Nicole Kras (Larry Page), Jennifer Keenan (George), Lauren Kras (companion, Dave Morgan) and one great grandchild, Madeleine Keenan. She is also survived by a brother, Jack Kelly and several nieces and nephews. Rita is preceded into heaven by parents, husband, daughter, and two sisters, Jean Petrillo and Catherine Mulcahy. Rita was an employee of SNET in New Haven during and after World War II. She enjoyed being with her family and friends and religiously recited her Rosary and watched Mass daily. Funeral services and burial will be private with Clancy Funeral Home, 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to ORTV (Father John), 15 Peach Orchard Rd., Prospect CT 06712-1052 or on the web site ORTV.com in memory of Rita St. Jacques