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Rita P. Picard, age 91 of Hammond, IN formerly of East Chicago, IN passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. She is survived by her son, Terry (Lisa) Picard; grandchildren: Kadie, Matthew (Allison) and Eric; great grandson, Leonardo; 2 sisters, Harriett (William) Slathar and Betty (Richard) Benkovich; brother, Joseph Darmon; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Myron Picard; parents, Stanley and Julia Darmofalski; siblings, Richard (Joyce) Darmofalski and Eugene Darmofalski.
A Gathering of Family and Friends at the FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, January 20, 2023.
Rita worked at the Corner Delicatessen in East Chicago for 20 years. Rita's remembered for "her humor, love of family and playing bingo." To share an online condolence, logon to www.fifefuneralhome.com
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