Rita T. Groetz

December 27, 2012

Rita Theresia Roth Groetz, 84, of E. Syracuse passed away peacefully at home on Thursday on her birthday. She was born in Forbach, Germany in 1928 and was the daughter of Leo and Sofie Roth. Rita emigrated to the United States in 1955. In 1956 she married her beloved husband Oskar and remained at his side for 39 years until his passing in 1996. She was a communicant of St. Matthew's Church, E. Syracuse.
Rita loved to cook, garden and stay active with her many friends at the YMCA in Fayetteville. She was completely devoted to her family whom she loved dearly. Her gentle spirit touched everyone she met and brought joy to all of our days. She was predeceased by her sister Maria and a brother Franz.

Rita is survived by her sons and daughters in laws, William (Susan), Jeffery, Steven (Melissa) Groetz, nine grandchildren Rita,Kathleen,Thomas, Renee, Maria, William, Max, Wolfgang and Sarah, sisters Liesel, Sofie, Inge and Hilda.

Services 8:15am Monday at Gang Memorial Chapel a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00am in St. Matthews Church. Burial in White Chapel Memory Gardens, Dewitt. Calling are Sunday 1-4pm at the funeral home 104 Fordham Rd. at Teall Ave.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made St. Matthews Church 229 W. Yates St. E. Syracuse 13057 or the YMCA East Area Family, 200 Towne Dr. Fayetteville, NY 13066