WESTFORD, Mass. — Rita Jean Carducci, 92, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of the late Francis N. “Nick” Carducci, until his passing in 2018.

Born in Bradford, Pa., Rita devoted her life to caring for her husband, Nick, and their children. She loved God and showed her love through her work on the flower committee at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, teaching religion to children and cooking for Hope.

Preceded in death by her husband, Rita has been lovingly cared for by her daughter, Nancy Johnston. She is survived by her five children, Livie Carducci (John Salmento), Nancy Johnston, Teresa Nance (Tony), Liz Sposato (Joe) and Jim Carducci (Donna); her 12 grandchildren; and her nine great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to Rita’s visitation set 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (Sept. 19, 2025) at Westford Healy Funeral Home, 57 N. Main St. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at Blessed Trinity Parish – St. Catherine of Alexandria Church. Burial will take place at a later date in St. Bernard Cemetery in Bradford.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rita’s memory to Immaculate Conception Church in Tuckahoe, N.Y., https://osvhub.com/icaparish/giving/funds. For condolences and directions, please visit westfordhealy.com.