Rita Theresa Paige

Rita Theresa Paige, 79, widow of Joseph Paige, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 with the love of her family by her side at UCONN/John Dempsey Hospital.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Harriet (Cmuchowski) Piorkowski.  Rita was a lifelong New Britain resident. Rita worked for Mag & Son Clothing for over 30 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Church, Divine Providence Parish. She also loved to travel with her family and visit Spain. In her spare time she loved to knit and read.

Surviving are her daughter, Susan Mag and her husband Henry of New Britain and her grandson, Jonathan Mag of New Britain.  She was predeceased by her son, Joseph Paige Jr. and a brother, Joseph Piorkowski.

The Family is grateful for the amazing team of Doctors, Nurses, and Staff at UCONN/John Dempsey Hospital for almost the past year of care.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Church, 195 S. Main St., New Britain.  A calling hour will be Saturday morning from 9 AM to 10 AM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main St., New Britain.