Charlton: Rita S. (Tarquinio) Lariviere-Haney, 62, passed away on Monday, May 15 ^th , in UMass Memorial Hospital, Harrington, Southbridge, after a long illness.

She leaves her husband of 20 years, James D. Haney; her two children, Brian Lariviere of Charlton and Amanda Lariviere of Dudley; her mother, Annetta (Confalone) Tarquinio of Southbridge; her two stepsons, Matthew Haney and his wife Kristen of Fort Mills, SC and Bryan Haney of Charlotte, NC; her sister, Anna Bowen and her husband John of Falmouth; her two brothers, Dino Tarquinio and his wife Angela of Southbridge and Franco Tarquinio and his wife Sherrie of Hubbardston; her four grandchildren, Leo Lariviere, Sophia Lariviere, Orion Haney and Lola Haney; and her five nieces and nephews, Nico Tarquinio, Andre Tarquinio, Isabella Bowen, Dario Tarquinio and Gianna Tarquinio. She was born in Southbridge the daughter of the late Remo Tarquinio. Rita received her bachelors degree from Assumption College (now University).

Rita was a Vice President of Retail and Small Business and Sales Manager at TD Bank for 20 plus years, retiring several years ago due to illness. Previously she was a Manager at Safety Fund Bank for several years. She was a member of St. John Paul II Parish in Southbridge and a member of its St. Rita's Society. Rita was active in community service with various organizations and with the bank. She loved the beach, especially on Cape Cod. She loved the 4 ^th of July and Christmas and enjoyed having gatherings at her home. She was an avid New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox fan. She was also a big movie fan. Rita had a great sense of humor and always made those around her laugh. She also had a big heart and was generous with people in need.

Her funeral will be held on Monday, May 22 ^nd , from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 11:00am in St. Mary's Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 267 Hamilton St., Southbridge. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Southbridge. Calling hour in the funeral home will be held on Sunday, May 21 ^st , from 2:00 to 4:00pm.

Rita was a great lover of animals and the family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Second Chance Animal Shelter, 11 Young Rd., East Brookfield, MA 01515.