Rita Diane (Klejbach) Bellaire - April 11, 1938 to September 14, 2020. Rita passed away in Palm Bay, Florida after a long illness. Rita and husband Paul were born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and married in 1955.  They quickly started a family and with 6 children in tow moved to Delaware. After 3 more children the big decision was made to move to Florida in 1966. Most of the children, incuding the next 5 born in south Florida, remember it as "where they grew up", with fond memories of annual visits to Disney World, made possible by Rita's penny pinching skills.

As Rita's health began to decline, a final move closer to family members was made for support. Rita's last 10 years consisted of various health issues which proved difficult with repeated emergency room and hospital admissions as the illnes took its toll. Rita will be remembered for being a social bumble bee, extremely generous and an outgoing person. She will also be remembered for her exceptional wit and unmatched detailed recollection of past events. Rita was a devout Roman Catholic and her faith was present in all aspects of her life.

Rita is survived by her husband of 65 years, Paul John Bellaire Sr.; Children; Parker, Preston, Prescott, Richale, Eric, Kimberly, Kristine, Pamela, Phillip, Rita, Patrick and Paul Jr.

Rita is also survived by dozens of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great-great grandchild. Special recognition to daughter-in-laws Rhonda and Bobbi for all of their love and devotion. Rita is preceeded in death by children Perry and Michael. Rita will be laid to rest at Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Florida.

In lieu of flowers please make donations in Rita's name to William Childs Hospice House, Palm Bay, Fl.