Obituary of Rita P. Hron

It is with great sadness, the family of Rita Patricia Hron (née Ellis) of Cortlandt Manor, New York, announces her peaceful passing on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the remarkable age of 100. Rita was born in Manhattan on December 10, 1923, to the late John J. and Margaret (Curnyn) Ellis, and grew up on the Upper East Side (Yorkville). She graduated from Julia Richman High School, on East 67th Street.

She married Bernard D. Kelly on June 7th, 1947 and had two sons. 

She was widowed at a young age and was lucky enough to find love again. She married Walter H. Hron on July 8th, 1961 and had four more children.

Rita was an amazing mother with a great sense of humor and a contagious laugh. When she wasn’t busy raising her six children, she worked part-time in retail and had a lifelong love of fashion. She enjoyed traveling with family and friends, particularly treasuring her trips to Ireland, Niagara Falls, and a cruise to Bermuda. She loved her Irish heritage, the beach, and family vacations to Montauk, Spring Lake, and Florida. A fan of daily walks and her morning coffee, Rita became an avid reader and sports enthusiast in her later years. She enjoyed playing games and cards and almost always won. She laughed heartily and often, especially at her own jokes. Her vibrant sense of humor brought joy to all around her.

More than anything, Rita cherished spending time with her children and grandchildren, who will deeply miss her.

She is survived by her beloved children Bernard (Maryellen) Kelly, Barbara (Robert) Wheeler, Patricia Hron, Christopher Hron, and Christine (William) Schettler, as well as her loving grandchildren Catherine (Rich), Sean, Brian, Kevin, Madison, Julia, and Molly. She is also survived by her brother Jack Ellis and several nieces and nephews. Rita was predeceased by her husband Walter H. Hron and husband Bernard D. Kelly, son Robert G. Hron, and sisters Ann, Catherine, Margaret and Mary.

Visitation will be held at Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home 414 Washington Street, Peekskill, NY on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 PM.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. Columbanus Church 122 Oregon Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 11:00 AM

Interment to take place at Assumption Cemetery 1055 Oregon Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 12:15 PM.