Rhea M. Saparito, age 101, went to be with the Lord, on February 21, 2021.  The love of her life, her husband of 60 years, John M. Saparito, preceded her in death, in 2006. Rhea is survived by her two children, Margaret A. Ramsey of Monroe Township, NJ, and John T. Saparito and his wife Cynthia of Vero Beach, FL, and beloved grandson, John M. Saparito of St. Charles, MO.

Rhea was born in Jersey City, NJ, on June 19, 1919.  She grew up in Cranford, NJ, and married John in 1946.  She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Garwood, NJ, where she served on the Altar and Rosary Societies.  She was also a Girl Scout Leader. She and her husband John moved to Vero Beach in 1978.  Rhea was a 43-year parishioner of St. Helen Catholic Church in Vero Beach, where she was a part of the parish Rosary makers.  Prior to moving into Sonata Assisted Living, she resided at St. Francis Manor in Vero Beach.   Rhea was well loved by her family and friends.

A funeral mass will be held, Thursday, February 25th, 2:00 p.m. at St. Helen Catholic Church. Visitation will be Wednesday evening at Cox Gifford Funeral Chapel from 6-8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be sent to St. Helen Catholic School, 2025 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.