Haverhill – Rita L. Ferullo, 81, passed away April 30 at High Pointe Hospice in Haverhill with her loving nieces Linda Carnes and Terri Schena by her side.
Born in Newton, NH, she was the daughter of the late Leonard J. and Lena (Adelena) Ferullo. Raised in Haverhill, she was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1957. She worked at the former Western Electric and followed her wish to become a hairdresser. Rita worked at Evelyn’s Beauty Shop on Merrimack St. in Haverhill for many years. She was an avid dancer and loved music. With her late partner, Lou Pelletier, she travelled all over. Rita will be missed by her many friends and devoted family.
Rita is survived by her nieces Linda C. Carnes of Haverhill and Terri Schena; sister Ruth Merrick of Haverhill and FL; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her longtime partner Lou Pelletier, sisters Lena Conte, Elizabeth “Betty” Vandenhende and Jean Comeau, and brother Joseph Ferullo.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Monday, May 9 at 10:00AM at All Saints Church, 120 Bellevue Ave., Haverhill. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery, 750 Broadway, Haverhill. Arrangements are by the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St., Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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Alan Viens says
May 6, 2022 at 9:03 pmRita will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her at Dancing With Saints! She was a breath of fresh air and had a great sense of humor, along with being a great dancer. I treasure the time we danced together and will remember her always. We have posted on the Dancing With Saints Facebook page videos of Rita and I demonstrating some dances. Rest well Rita we all loved you!🌹