Long-time Greenwich resident Rita A. Mandras, 96, passed away on May 24, 2021. Born in Brooklyn, NY on April 25, 1925, Rita was the third of 7 children born to Pasquale and Mary Caramanica and was raised in Port Washington, NY.
She married Peter J. Mandras and moved to Greenwich in 1947 where she raised her family. She was involved in her community as a former Cub Scout den mother, President of the Pemberwick Parents Association, long-time member and volunteer at Harvest Time Church in Greenwich and she also volunteered for several years serving refreshments at the Jim Fixx Memorial Day Run.
Rita was employed over the years by the NY Telephone Company, E.J. Korvettes and retired from Union Trust Bank where she was the Head Teller.
Rita was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was an avid UCONN basketball and Mets fan, she loved music and playing the piano. Rita had an unshakeable faith in God her Father and her savior Jesus Christ.
She is survived by her children: Peter and Carol Mandras Jr. (Stamford, CT), Paul and Nancy Mandras (LaGrangeville, NY), Pam Confalone (Greenwich, CT), Rita and Rick White (Douglas, MA), and Chris and Carol Ann Mandras (Norwalk, CT), her 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 3 siblings, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, 3 siblings, and daughter Patricia Cicatelli.
Her family received friends and loved ones on Friday, May 28 at Castiglione Funeral Home, Greenwich. There was a celebration of her life on Saturday, May 29, followed by her funeral service to be at Harvest Time Church, Greenwich. Burial was private.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Harvest Time Church, Greenwich, CT.
