Rita Mandras, 96, Of Greenwich

Via Castiglione Funeral Home

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 & Mary Caramanica and was raised in Port Washington, NY.

She married Peter J. Mandras and moved to Greenwich in 1947 where she raised herfamily. 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 & Carol Mandras Jr. (Stamford, CT), Paul &Nancy Mandras (LaGrangeville, NY), Pam Confalone (Greenwich, CT), Rita & Rick White (Douglas, MA), and Chris & 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 will receive friends and loved ones on Friday night, May 28th from 4-8 pm at Castiglione Funeral Home, 544 Old Post Road #3, Greenwich CT. There will be a celebration of her life on Saturday afternoon May 29th, beginning with a greeting time at 12:30 pm followed by her funeral service to be held at Harvest Time Church, 1338 KingStreet, Greenwich, CT. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Harvest Time Church, Greenwich, CT.