Rita Anne McCarthy Beck's Obituary
Rita Anne Mc Carthy Beck, 86, of San Bruno CA died peacefully in her home May 28, 2014. Born in San Francisco March 2, 1928 to Katherine and Michael Mc Carthy, Rita is survived by her loving husband Carl (Bud) and sons Steve (Marge) of Redding CA and Jim of San Mateo. She has 4 grandchildren: Gabe (Redding), Christopher (Haliewa, HI) Carly Bazzett (San Diego), Mandy (San Francisco) and 4 great-grandchildren: Makenna, Taylor, Piper & Jack. She is preceded in death by her daughter Shari, Daughter-in-law Janet Parker Beck, parents and siblings Edward McCarthy, Marjorie Ford, Evelyn Dion, niece Terri Duterte.Rita attended St. James Grammar School and graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy in 1945. She met her life’s partner, Bud in 1947 on a blind date. They married in 1949, settling in San Francisco. They moved to San Bruno in 1958 where they raised their family. Rita was a full time homemaker who enjoyed music and singing, puzzles and games and most of all her family and friends. Rita never met a stranger. She was an engaging conversationalist who could talk to anyone. She is famous for her beautiful voice and her love of a good time. She was particularly proud of her Irish Heritage and much enjoyed her trip to Ireland to visit her parents’ homes. The nuns would be proud that she maintained her perfect penmanship.A celebration of her life will be held at Skylawn Funeral Home on Saturday, May 31st 2014 at 1:00pm.
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