Rita Porcelli

Rita K. Porcelli, 92, formerly of New Rochelle, NY, passed away on September 28, 2025.

Rita was retired from her position as Administrative Assistant to the Director of the New Rochelle Public Library. She was long time parishioner at the Holy Name of Jesus Church in New Rochelle.

Rita was a proud member of the New Rochelle Garden Club. She traveled extensively including visiting the capitol buildings of all 50 states as well as countless countries on 6 continents.

Rita was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Saverio (Sam) Porcelli. She is survived by her children, Susan Porcelli of New Rochelle, NY, Ellen (John) D’Amato of Fairfield, CT and Robert (Chris Chronis) Porcelli of Plymouth, MA.

Visitation

Thursday October 2nd | 9:00 – 10:30 AM

Lloyd Maxcy & Sons Beauchamp Chapel, Inc.

16 Shea Place, New Rochelle, NY 10805

Funeral Mass

Thursday October 2nd | 11 AM

Holy Name of Jesus Church

70 Petersville Rd, New Rochelle, NY 10801

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rita’s memory to the Sisters of Charity of New York.

By mail

Sisters of Charity of New York

LeGras Hall

6301 Riverdale Ave

Bronx, NY 10801

Or on their website

www.scny.org