Rita Marie Sobota, 74, passed away Monday, April 2, 2012 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Coniston, Ontario to the late Mario & Palmira Cattelan Biasucci. She had lived in O'Brien, Florida for the last 6 years having moved here from Hollywood, Florida. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who devoted her time and love to her family. She was also and avid advocate for animals and volunteered with the North Florida Animal Rescue as well as the Lake City Animal Shelter. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her two brothers, Joseph & John Biasucci.
Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Theodor Sobota of O'Brien, FL; son, Mark Anthony McInnis (Anna) of Davie, FL; daughters, Debra Taylor of Niagara Falls, Canada, Pamala Taylor (Wayne Smith) of Lake City, FL, Bonnita Calhoun (Steven) of Wellington, FL, and Karen Eadie (Richard) of O'Brien, FL; sister, Theresa Barrett of Niagara Falls, Canada; 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 6, 2012 in the chapel of Gateway-Guerry Funeral Home, 3596 South U.S. Hwy 441, Lake City, FL, 32025,
(386) 752-1954 with Jimmi Hunsinger officiating. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to services. Please leave words of love and comfort for the family at www.gatewayguerryfh.com