Rita J. Sauvageau, age 78, was born on June 24th, 1945, in Ohatchee, Alabama, and passed away peacefully during the night on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023, at Water Crest Assisted Living in The Villages, Lady Lake, Florida.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Al Sauvageau, after 50 years of marriage in 2014. Al and Rita worked alongside each other for many years, owning Graphic Sales Products in Beverly, Massachusetts, before retiring to Mount Dora, Florida.

She is survived by her 2 daughters, Lorna Zizza and Donna O'Connell, and sons-in-law, Michael Zizza and Michael O'Connell. She has 5 wonderful grandchildren, Sofia Zizza, Anna Zizza, Anthony Zizza, Miles O'Connell and Grant O'Connell.