Rose Rita Bianchini

Rose Rita Bianchini, 86, of Gulf Stream, FL, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2013. Born in South Philadelphia, Pa. on December 11, 1926, she was the daughter of Salvino and Rose Italiano Luciano. Rita graduated from South Philadelphia High School. She moved to Hollywood, FL in 1971 then to Davie and finally settled in Gulf Stream, FL in 1991. Our lives are defined by a mother's capacity to instill in us understanding, compassion and love. Our mother's external beauty was legendary while her inner beauty will always be eternal, as is our love for our mom. Grazie Infinite. Rita's memory will be cherished by her two sons, Frank Bianchini, Jr. and Michael (Marie) Bianchini; grandchildren, Aimee Sciulli, Jason Bianchini, Gabriella Bianchini, Alessandra Bianchini and Gianni Bianchini; along with four great granddaughters, Bianca, Gianna, Livia, and Angelina. Family and friends may visit from 4-7 PM on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Palms West Funeral Home. A prayer service will begin at 6:30 PM. On Monday, September 30, 2013 at 11 AM, Rose Rita will be laid to rest alongside her husband of 65 years, Frank "Beke" Bianchini at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, 10941 Southern Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Rita's memory to: The Diabetes Research Institute, 200 South Park Road, Suite 100, Hollywood, FL 33021.