Mrs. Rose Rita Lombardo
August 5, 2018
Rose Rita Lombardo, August 5, 2018 at the age of 93. She was a Registered Nurse, trained during the Korean War, who spent more than 45 years caring for wounded veterans, the sick, and then school children in her later years as a school nurse. She also had a parallel singing career which started with Paramount Studios and USO shows, and later continued into local entertainment spots with nationally renowned performers. She was very proud of her son Mario and her granddaughters; Christina Marie and Donnamarie. She is also survived by her brother Gaeton, her nieces Antoinette, Donna, and Annmarie, her nephew Tony, and all their wonderful children. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, August 16 at 10 a.m. in St. Paul's Church, 923 Christian St., Phila., PA 19147. The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers Rose requested donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Interment private. Condolences may also be sent to www.dinanfuneralhome.com
Rose Rita Lombardo, August 5, 2018 at the age of 93. She was a Registered Nurse, trained during the Korean War, who spent more than 45 years caring for wounded veterans, the sick, and then school children in her later years as a school nurse.... View Obituary & Service Information