Obituary of Rita Brummer

Rita Brummer (nee Rimshnick), age 77  passed away on September 22, 2019. She was the devoted daughter of the late David and Jeannette Rimshnick. She was the loving wife and life long companion of Steven Ferrara. She was the cherished sister of Harris Rimshnick. She leaves behind her dear nieces and nephews who were her pride and joy.

Rita was born and raised in Newburgh, NY. She attended College in Buffalo, NY.  Rita received her master’s degree in education and spent 30 years of her professional life as an educator for the NYC Department of Education. She was very passionate and dedicated during her time as an educator.

In the early 1990’s, Rita was one of the first teachers who was trained and given the responsibility to train fellow teachers and educators on how to use Apple computers in the classroom to teach their students. Upon her retirement from the Department of Education, she assisted her husband Steven, helping him run his hair salon. In her spare time she enjoyed creating artwork as well as traveling to various parts of the world. She truly lived life to the fullest. Throughout her life, Rita invested her heart and soul in the wellbeing of those she cared about. She has been a terrific role model for her students, family and friends and she will be dearly missed by all who were privileged to know her.