1927 - 2025
Born in Milford, Rita was the daughter of the late Peter and Pia (Pettinati) Consigli. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Milford High School, Class of 1944, and had lived in Hopedale since 1958.
Rita worked for many years at GE/Telechron in Ashland, retiring in 1988. In retirement, she remained active in the community as a volunteer at the Sacred Heart Thrift Shop. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed bowling in local candlepin leagues, and most of all, cherished time spent with her family.
She leaves behind her devoted children: Francis Coffey III and his wife Linda of Hopedale; David Coffey and his wife Candace of Leland, NC; Brian Coffey and his wife Janet of Jupiter, FL; Janice Gallagher and her husband Brian of Upton; and Mark Coffey and his wife Susan of North Easton. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren: Jennifer Masci, Fran Coffey, Christine Marks, Susan Luciani, Isabella Coffey, Kimberly Pritchard, Kristen Coffey, Erin Neblett, Meghan Clydesdale-Cotter, Jacob Coffey, and Benjamin Coffey; twelve great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Rita was predeceased by six sisters — Mary Consigli, Maria Panorese, Anna Peters, Florence Pironti, Eleanor Murphy, and Gloria Coffey — and eight brothers — Joseph, Andrea, Henry, Albert, Aldo, George, Arthur, and Frederick Consigli.
The Coffey family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the entire staff at Countryside Health Care of Milford for the love, kindness, and care they provided to Rita during her time there.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, November 16th, from 4 to 7 P.M. at the Consigli-Ruggerio Funeral Home, 46 Water St., Milford. Her funeral will be held on Monday, November 17th, beginning with a procession from the funeral home at 9 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church, Hopedale Street, Hopedale. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Cedar Street, Milford.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Countryside Health Care Activities Fund, 1 Countryside Dr., Milford, MA 01757.
