Rita Ann Speciale, nee Sabatino, age 84 of Sugar Grove, formerly of Stickney. Beloved wife of Anthony J. "Tony" Speciale, loving mother of Kimberly (Jim Fenili, fiancé) Perry, Frank J. Jr. (Deborah) Nosek and Michael J. Nosek, cherished grandmother of Nina Nosek-Musser, Gianna Perry, Rocco (Michelle Dominquez, fiancée) Perry, Frank J. (Amy Costello) Nosek and adored great-grandmother of Noah James Musser and Grace Emilia Musser, devoted daughter of the late Michael and late Elizabeth “Betty” (nee Nicastro) Sabatino and daughter-in-law of Lucy A. (nee Zvolanek) and the late Robert F. Speciale, loving sister of Bonnie (Art) Davis-Conner, Michael S. Sabatino, the late Carmen “Butchie” Sabatino and sister-in-law of Lowell (Bobbi) Davis, Maria Carreno, Amelia Grau, Thomas F. “Tom” Speciale and Susan M. “Sue” (Robert J.) Senese, former spouse of the late Frank J. Nosek Sr., dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Rita enjoyed traveling, shopping and making lasting memories with family and friends. Her greatest joy came from spending quality time with the people she loved. Rita will be remembered for the happiness and warmth she brought to every gathering.