Rita Riolo: Longtime Dobbs Ferry Resident

From Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home

Henrietta "Rita" Riolo, a long time Dobbs Ferry resident died June 18, 2013. She was born in the Bronx and has lived in Dobbs Ferry since 1972.

For many years, Rita helped her husband run their delicatessen business "Rita's Deli" in Yonkers. She later worked in the Bursars office at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry. She retired their after 20 years.

Rita was a former member of the Dobbs Ferry and Ardsley Senior Citizens.

She was predeceased by her husband Gaetano "Tom" Riolo in 2006. Surviving are her children Judith Gustaferro, Mary Ann Otero and Thomas Riolo. Rita is the loving grandmother of Joseph, Elizabeth, Tommy and Antonio. She is proud great-grandmother of Marcella. Rita is also survived by her sister Josephine Campanelli. 

Memorials in Rita's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.