Rita De Carlo McCloskey

Rita De Carlo McCloskey, 84, of Altoona died on April 6, 2024 at her home surrounded by her
loved ones. She was born in Gallitzin, a daughter of the late Dewey and Josephine De Carlo on
May 19, 1939.

On May 20, 1961, she married Regis McCloskey. She is survived by her Husband, Regis, and
her five children: Daughter Joan Banks, Sons: Regis Jr. (Christine), David (Gloria), Sam
(Wendy), Steve (Nicole), all of Altoona; 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; a brother
David De Carlo (Janet) of New York and sisters Matilda Capouellez of Altoona and Anna Marie
La Judive of Ohio.

She was preceded in death by sisters Angeline De Carlo, Delores Girard and Clemetine Suders.
Rita worked at Vincent Horwitz Shoe Factory before becoming a dedicated mother to her
children. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, traveling, going to the
casino and reading. She was a member of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.
Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Her grandchildren loved going to their
Grandma’s for holiday gatherings. She also hosted many New Year’s Eve parties for the
grandchildren when they were young. Everyone loved her homemade pizza and Italian sugar
cookie recipes which she passed onto to her grandchildren.

Rita was the rock of the Family for her continual strength and support and made everyone’s life
easier. We will remember Rita for her kindness, love, and for always being present in our lives.
We will miss Rita dearly, but we are so grateful for the time we had to spend with her and will
always feel her presence in our hearts.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in the Santella
Funeral Home, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10am Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at The Cathedral of the
Blessed Sacrament co-celebrated by the Monsignor Stanley Carson. Committal will be at
Calvary Cemetery, Altoona.

To honor Rita, donations can be made to the Benevolent Fund at the Cathedral of the Blessed
Sacrament.

Online condolences may be made at www.santellafuneralhome.com

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