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Rita L. Brown

August 20, 1945 — December 11, 2023

Rensselaer- Rita L. Brown age 78 of Rensselaer passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at Evergreen Commons. She was born in Rensselaer to the late John and Margaret Lopez. Rita was extremely devoted to her family. She always had a smile on her face, loved life to the fullest and will be remembered as a true optimist. She enjoyed listening to music, especially Elvis and Roy Orbison. Above all, she cherished her time spent with her family and friends. Loving wife of William L. Brown. Mother of Billy Brown and Holly VanVorst (David, Sr.). Grandmother of Lil’ Dave, Jake, Ashley, and Mary Jane. Sister of Bob Lopez, and the late John, Charlie, Vincent, and Dolores. Funeral will be from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue Rensselaer Wednesday, December 13th at 11:30am. Relatives and friends are invited and may call prior to the service from 10:30-11:30am. Interment will be in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville.

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Visitation

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

10:30 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)

W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.

1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer, NY 12144

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

11:30am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.

1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Funeral Service

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Interment

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Starts at 1:30 pm (Eastern time)

Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery

200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871

Interment

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