Rita M. (Dalle Pezze) Boccanfuso, 77, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025 with her cherished family by her side. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, treasured MomMom, and dear friend to many.

Rita was born in Princeton, NJ to the late Angelo and Yolanda Dalle Pezze. She grew up in Princeton, where she met the love of her life, Vince, to whom she was married for 54 wonderful years. Rita attended Littlebrook  School, Princeton High School, and Georgian Court College. She was a first grade teacher at Mercerville School until she became a stay-at-home mom to her two beloved daughters. She was the best mother her daughters could have asked for—devoted, selfless, and endlessly loving. There was nothing she wouldn't do for them, and her unwavering support and care shaped their lives in countless ways.

She loved traveling with her husband, especially to the Iberostar Grand in Montego Bay. She had a lifelong fascination with airplanes and found joy in simply watching them take off and land. In 2024, her husband arranged a trip to St. Maarten so she could experience the thrill of watching planes descend over Maho Beach. She loved shopping and going out to lunch with her daughters. Every summer, she looked forward to spending time in Ocean City, NJ, watching her granddaughters go on the rides and play on the beach. Her pride and joy was watching her granddaughter Madison's dance recitals and competitions, and she absolutely couldn't wait to see Madison's first movie premiere, which she joyously attended this year. She loved flowers, dining out, blueberry wine, and dark chocolate. Rita was at her happiest when she was with her husband Vince and when spending time with her children and grandchildren. She will be remembered by all who had the honor of knowing her for her kind, caring and beautifully sweet demeanor.

Rita will be dearly missed by her devoted husband, Vincent Boccanfuso; her daughters, Lynn Azarchi and Beth Bokop; her son-in-law, Deron Bokop; her grandchildren, Madison and Macy Azarchi, and Christian, Cole, and Brielle Bokop; her brother John Dalle Pezze and his wife Georgia; her brother-in-law Anthony Boccanfuso and his wife Joyce; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Angelo and Yolanda Dalle Pezze.

Calling hours will be on the morning of Tuesday, October 28 from 7:30am to 9:30am at the Kimble Funeral Home, 1 Hamilton Ave, Princeton, New Jersey. Mass will follow at 10:00am at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 214 Nassau St, Princeton, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Rita can be made to the Alzheimer's Association online at https://donorservices.alz.org or by mail to Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington DC 20090-6011.