Obituary of Rita M Wronkowski

Rita (Licciardi) Wronkowski, 84, of Peabody, died Monday morning in Groveland following a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of the late Charles Wronkowski. Born in Lawrence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Carolina (Grande) Licciardi. She was raised and educated in Lawrence and was a graduate of Lawrence High School, class of 1948. She has lived in Peabody for over 55 years. She was a member of the National American Retired Federal Employees and served as sergeant of arms. Rita enjoyed volunteering and was a long time member for over 20 years at the Peabody Community Life Center where she taught crocheting and donated baby blankets and sweaters, and also lap blankets for veterans. She is survived by her son William Wronkowski of El Paso, TX, her two daughters, Karen Percival of Groveland and Tina Wronkowski of Concord, NH, her grandchildren, Amy Phaneuf, Stefanie Cordeiro, and Jason Percival, and also by her two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Maurice, David, Willy, Terence, and France Licciardi and Evelyn Coco. Her Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 until 8:00 PM, Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody.