Rita Ptaschuk

March 4, 1930 - January 22, 2021

Mooresville- Together again. Rita Ptaschuk age 90, a spiritual soul faithful to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, passed away January 22, 2021. Born March 4, 1930 in Waterbury, Connecticut, she is the daughter of Nicholas and Rosina Donofrio and last living sibling of sister’s, Florence, Louise, Mary and brother Sandy. Mrs. Ptaschuk was an assembly supervisor for North America Phillips Controls Company for 39 years. She relocated to Sarasota, Florida in 1990 with her beloved husband Harry whom preceded her in death in 1996. The Florida move was affectionately called a “Dream come true”. Rita enjoyed volunteering for the Women’s Resource Center, Encore and More and the Ringling Museum. She spent her final years living among family in North Carolina. She leaves four nephews and two nieces, Robert Arciero of Torrington CT. Dennis Arciero of Cornelius, NC, Nick Muccino of Northfield, CT., David Muccino of Waterbury CT, Karen Martin of Media, PA, and Debora Boivin of Murrels Inlet, SC. She will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband Harry in Calvary Cemetery Waterbury, CT. The family will gather for a private dedication to honor her life and memories. Donations can be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Lake Norman, 705 Griffith St. Davidson, NC 28036 in honor of Rita for their wonderful support, compassion and comfort is appreciated. James Funeral Home of Huntersville, NC is serving the family.