KINGSTON – Mrs. Rita (LaRoche) Savickey, 78, of Kingston, formerly of Salem, beloved wife of Richard Savickey, died following a valiant battle with cancer with her beloved husband at her bedside on Friday, August 8th, 2025.

Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Ida (Boucher) LaRoche. She was raised and educated in Salem and was a graduate of Salem High School as a member of the class of 1966.

Mrs. Savickey began her professional career with the former New England Telephone Company, having been associated with them until 1977. Rita and her husband Richard, started an antique business; buying and selling antiques at shows and expos throughout New England. Upon the foundation of her family, she focused her love, time and care to her household. She always supported and assisted her husband managing their income properties and their sons in all of their endeavors with steadfast love.

A long-time resident of the city of Salem, Rita and Richard enjoyed spending time at their weekend home "Delanos Wharf" located in Kingston, Mass. Together they spent several years restoring this historic property and eventually making it their fulltime residence. They also enjoyed spending their winters in Lighthouse Point, Florida for many years. Rita enjoyed spending her time cooking, cake decorating, sewing and always was the most gracious host at all of the family parties and holiday gatherings. Her heart was as beautiful as she was. She was happiest when surrounded by those she loved. Her vibrant and colorful spirit, matched with an ever-present smile, would light up every room. Rita and Richard were avid travelers. She fondly remembered the trips to Europe, travelling with the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company along with several Caribbean cruises and all of the social parties and receptions with this esteemed group. Above all else, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will forever be remembered with love.

Rita is survived by her husband, having been together for 60 years and married for 53, Richard Savickey of Kingston, formerly of Salem, her sons, Richard A. "Rick" Savickey and his wife, Elena of Beverly and David J. Savickey of Danvers, her grandchildren, Justin, Ethan and Evelyn, her siblings, Claudet Dryer of NM, Doris Floyd of Whitman, Philip LaRoche of Georgetown, Pauline Russell of Danvers, Michaeline Ouellette of Boxford and Paul LaRoche of NH and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

ARRANGEMENTS: Her funeral will be held from O'Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 84 Washington Sq., (at Salem Common) SALEM, Saturday, Aug. 16th at 9 AM followed by her Funeral Mass at the Immaculate Conception Church, Hawthorne Blvd., Salem at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, 57 Orne St., Salem, followed by a reception at Danverport, 161 Elliot St., Danvers. Visiting hours at the funeral home Friday, August 15th from 4 to 7 P.M. In honor of Rita's colorful style and personality, please wear a bright colored scarf as a tribute in celebration of her life. Donations in her memory may be made to Mass General Cancer Center, C/O MGH Development, 125 Nashua St., Ste. 540, Boston, MA 02114. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com