Rita La Barca Breitenbach, 66, of Pinehurst, passed away Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at St. Joseph of the Pines Nursing Home.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, at Boles Funeral Home, in Pinehurst. A funeral Mass will be offered at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 44 years, Steve; a son, Stephen; and a daughter, Beth.
Rita grew up in Philadelphia, where the graduated from St. Hubert’s High School. She was a long-term volunteer for the St. Joseph/St. Robert Home and School Association, where she served as fundraising chairperson, treasurer and president.
She worked for almost 40 years as an executive secretary through a series of positions in a variety of industries, including the National Hemophilia Foundation, Allstate Insurance Company, the U.S. Navy and several pharmaceutical firms. She ended her career as an executive secretary at MDS Pharma Services, where she worked for the president of the company before retiring in 2002.
After retiring and moving with her husband to Pinehurst, she worked as a volunteer for the Pinehurst Newcomer’s Club and at the Chamber of Commerce. She hosted the Newcomer’s welcoming coffees, where she enjoyed hosting new residents in her home and talking to them about the Pinehurst community. She also enjoyed playing dominoes and mah-jongg with many of her new friends in Pinehurst.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneral home.com.
Boles Funeral Home and Crematory of Pinehurst is assisting the family.
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