Rita E. Gianformaggio, age 76, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away suddenly on Friday, February 25, 2022, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison while bravely battling cancer. She was born on July 18, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. Daughter of Blanch Bressi (1913-1993) and beloved sister of Mary (Pete) Mukite. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Penny Krajeski (1965-1984), and survived by her loving daughters, Nancy (Philip) Galanti, Veronica Krajeski, and Paula (Greg) Giles; son, Patrick Allman; Granddaughters, Christina (Denton) Helms, Jennifer (Kristy) Torres, Michelle (Joe) & family; Grandsons, Ralph (Crystal) Quintero, Anthony Quintero, and Dylon Nedbal; Great-grandchildren, Anthony Michael Quintero, Alexis Quintero, and Anthony Quintero, Jr., and Austin & Hailey Helms; Nieces & Nephews: Peter Mukite, Marcie Mukite, Michael (Mike) Mukite, Melissa (Tim) Green, and Nicole Mukite.
Rita was a warm beam of light in this sometimes dark cold world, and she will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her. She touched the lives of so many people across multiple generations. During her time with us, she would always help anyone with whatever she could, never second-guessing her decision. Anyone who knew Rita knows that her family meant everything to her and in her eyes, each of you reading this was family or you wouldn’t be here.
Rita’s love of life was evident in the way she lived. She cherished her sports teams, the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs, and treated her cats like her children. She would say, life is too short to not have fun and would never take anything too seriously. Even when the battle got rough, Rita never let it get her down. She stayed positive no matter how she was feeling, and would continually remind us all to laugh and not cry unless you were one of the “crybabies.”
Rita will be missed by all those that she’s left behind and our hearts are broken by this loss. She was one of a kind and to be loved by her was to be truly blessed.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
Nancy, So sorry for your loss your mom was a sweat heart. My prayers & thoughts are with you. Patty Reuterskiold Robinson
Love you Momma Rita. From your other daughter Jozette. I am so glad I came to visit you when I did. Don’t worry Veronica will be taken care of. I promise. Love you Always and Forever and Ever.❤
Michael, Pete and Marcie so sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. Fond memories of when we were all younger and care free.
I lv u aunt Rita thank u taking me in as ur own and show me what family was about….No more pain fly high my beautiful angel lovru always ur one and only MO-FO lv u AUNT RITA 💖 💗 💛
Sending prayers to all who loved her, she was a sweetheart & was al wyd smiling! May you Rest In Peace sweet Rita!!💚
Nancy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Rita was one of a kind.
Rita was a sweet giving thoutfull lady ❤ you will be thought of often and missed
My condolences to Rita’s family. I have known her for a very long time and she is truly a shining star in such a harsh world!!! Always a smile on her face and love and caring for everyone in her heart. Rita treated everyone like they were family and to anyone who knew her they knew she was a very special lady!! Till we meet again my friend!!!
Aunty Rita you are amazing women I’m so grateful call u my Aunt I love you ! Until we meet again!
Christina, Jenny and Michelle, and family-
Sorry for your loss. Hold the memories close.
So sorry for your loss. She was an amazing woman
Christina and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sandee
Christina, Denton, Jennifer and Kristy: So sorry for the loss of your grandmother. You have my heartfelt sympathy.
So sorry for you loss.very sweet woman.
Rip Rita
Rita may you rest in paradise you’ll be missed dearly by so many people I’m glad I had the pleasure of knowing you and calling you my family for so many years you were such a wonderful caring funny woman with a heart of gold. Fly high Rita
I am truly sorry for your loss. Rita was a wonderful lady and I’m glad I got to know her growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Always on my mind,
Always in my heart!
I love you, Mom!
Until we meet again…
Your daughter,
Paula
I love you sooooo much grama and I misssss you….