RITA DeJULIUS (nee Ward) 2-21-44 to 1-7-23. Married to Dennis for 57 years. cherished mother of Dennis (Angela), Louis (Laura), Heather Berry (Alex). Loving grandmother to Sophie, Carli, Vince, Aaron, Kayla, Kendall, Elle, and Madeline. Sister and in-law to many. Rita was an Emergency Room nurse for over 30 years at Mt. Sinai and University hospitals. Funeral services  at 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 13, 2023 at FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME 356 W. AURORA RD., SAGAMORE HILLS 44067. Family will receive friends at the FUNERAL HOME FROM 3-8 P.M. Thursday, January 12.