Geraldine (Gerry) Rua Shenberger, 79, of Portsmouth, RI, passed peacefully November 3, 2020.
Gerry was born in Fall River, MA to the late Manuel Rua and Anna (Kuzla) Rua.
She was a graduate of Dominican Academy in Fall River, MA Class of '58. Gerry graduated with a B.S. from Salva Regina in Newport, RI Class of'82.
Prior to retiring, Gerry worked as a purchasing agent for NUWC, Newport.
Gerry is survived by two sons, Arthur Shenberger and Ron Shenberger both of Colorado Springs, CO, grandson Bryan Xander Shenberger of Colorado Springs, brother Raymond Rua of Big Rapids, MI, and sister Diane Rua Anderson (Dana) of Taunton, MA.
Her hobbies included reading, playing cards, volunteering, and spending time with family and friends.
Committal prayers will be held in the mausoleum chapel of Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River, MA on November 7, 2020, 10:00 A.M.
In lieu of flowers, please make donation to St. Barnabas Church Portsmouth, RI or The Portsmouth Senior Center.
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Fran Ferris wrote on Nov 4, 2020:
"Family of Gerri
My sincerest condolences on the passing of your beloved mother and sibling. I spent many years meeting in prayer with Gerri in a Small Christian Community at St Lucy Church. She was a fine woman and child of God. I learned a great deal about my spirituality from her in our meetings. I will miss her friendship. She, and you, her family, will be remembered in my prayers. God bless you all!"