ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: RITO, FRANK E. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Honaker Funeral Home, Slidell, La.

Died Wednesday Aug 25, 2010

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RITO, FRANK E. 
(January 18, 1929 - August 25, 2010)

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Frank E. Rito, age 81 years, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at his 
home. 

Loving husband, dedicated father, grandfather and great grandfather. 

Surviving are Gerry, loving wife of 57 years, his children Lynn Rito Hoffman of 
Slidell; Alan, Slidell; Mark, New Iberia; and Daryl, Bay St. Louis along with 10 
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

A native of New York, he moved to La. In 1959. He had a 40 year career with the 
U. S. Navy, retiring with the Naval Reserve in 1989. Also had a successful 
insurance agency in Slidell and was actively affiliated with numerous industry 
organizations.

An active member of St. John of the Cross Catholic Church in Lacombe, he served 
in various groups, was Knights of Columbus Knight of the Year 2010, received 
J.C. award 2007.

Long time member of Sons of Italy serving in various offices and assisting with 
charitable events. 

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral mass at 
St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, 61051 Brier Lake Blvd., Lacombe, LA on 
Monday, August 30, 2010 at 12:00PM. Visitation will be held at the church from 
11:00AM to 12:00PM. Graveside services will be held in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 
Slidell, LA on Monday afternoon at 2:30PM. 

Donations to: The American Cancer Sociey at www.cancer.org is preferred, in lieu 
of flowers. 

Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.

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