Rita (Kassel) Pearlstein, 96 years of age of Marblehead, originally from Chelsea on Tuesday, September 14th, 2021. Loving wife of the late Donald Pearlstein. Devoted mother of Steven Pearlstein of Marblehead, Robbin Goss and husband Ken of Revere and Shelley Pearlstein of Marblehead. Sister of the late Bertha Kassel and the late Cy Kassel. Loving grandmother of Danielle Pearlstein-Drummond and husband Erick Drummond. Cherished great-grandmother of Hannah Drummond and Erick Drummond Jr. Funeral Services are private. Interment was at New Tifereth Israel of Everett Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Rita’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association-309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.