Rita Ciempa, 71

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Rita Yvonne (Roy) Ciempa, 71 of North Adams, MA died on Saturday October 12, 2024 at her home. She had battled multiple medical issues and her body as strong as it was just couldn't take it any more. She was finally called to rest.

Born July 3, 1953, in Lewiston, Maine. She was the daughter of Romey J. Roy, Sr. and Constance A. Wynott. She graduated from Drury High School. Rita received her Bachelor’s degree with a double major in psychology and sociology at MCLA.

Rita worked at A&P; Sprague Electric; Dunkin Donuts, and the North Adams school district. She loved visiting Maine in particular Old Orchard Beach, she loved the Ocean. In Maine, she loved her Sam's Italian subs and Maine Lobsters. You could always find her with a can of Pepsi. Rita loved being at home caring for the foster children that have been in her care over the years and always found her cooking in her kitchen. With her free time, she always found time to stay contacted with her family.

Survivors include her husband Michael G. Ciempa whom she married on September 20, 1975 and her children-Robert J. Ciempa his wife Deborah; Deanne E. Guest; Melissa S. Harris and her husband Wayne and Michael J. Ciempa. She also leaves twelve grandchildren; five great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; her brothers and sisters including Denise L. Gove and her husband William; Sherry J. Willet and her husband William; Tina M. Circle and her husband Richard; Charlie Wynott; Romey J. Roy Jr. and his wife Judy and Jeffrey Roy and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by: Richard Roy, Keith Willet, Scott Willet, and Sonia Grant

FUNERAL NOTICE: At her request, there will be no services. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in care of FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS CENTRAL CHAPEL, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA 01247. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com