In Taunton, February 22, 2010, age 84 Rita A. (Politella) Salamon wife of the late John Salamon died in her home with her family by her side. Born in Taunton, Rita was the daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes (Marston) Politella. Rita was educated at St. Mary’s Grammar School and Taunton High School class of 1944. She was a retired Secretary for the City of Taunton working at the Taunton Community Planning & Economic Development and the Taunton Street Dept/DPW. Before working for the city Rita was employed at Robinson Curtin Factory in Taunton as a Secretary. Rita was the mother of Joan Terra and her husband Mark of Taunton and Jack Salamon and his wife Rosemary of Raynham. Grandmother of Andrew Terra and his wife Melissa of Taunton, Benjamin Terra and his fiancé Michele Lacqueaniti of CT, Rosemary Terra of Taunton, Eric Salamon of Quincy and Sarah Salamon of Virginia. Sister of late Audrey Bowles. Sister In-law of Morris B. Bowles of Virginia, Eva Salamon of Taunton, William Salamon of RI, Peter Salamon and his wife Mary of Taunton, Paul Salamon of Taunton, Helen Booth of Taunton, Helen Salamon of Taunton and the late Anna Ladebauche, Mary Marney, Julia Salamon, Esther Cost and Nicholas Salamon. Aunt of many Nieces and Nephews. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street in Taunton Friday February 26th at 10 AM. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church at 11 AM. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4-8 PM. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations in Rita’s memory may be made to Beacon Hospice Care, 182 No. Main Street, Fall River, Ma, 02720.