Rita D. Vernose (née Ferrara) at the age of 97, passed away February 10, 2022. Loving wife of the late Vincent. Beloved mother to Lee Bryne, Michele (Christopher) Stover, and Jamie Vernose. Grandmother to 6 grandchildren and Great grandmother to 3 Great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 9AM-10AM, at Stella Maris Catholic Church (2901 S. 10th St. Philadelphia PA 19148) followed by her funeral mass. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.