Rita Ostroski

Rita E. (Levesque) Ostroski, at the age of 91, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. A lifelong resident of Fall River, Rita cherished a life marked by love and compassion for her family.

The beloved wife of the late Adam R. "Dick" Ostroski, Rita and Dick shared an extraordinary partnership, celebrating 69 years together.

 Her gentle spirit was matched by her affection for the natural world, as evidenced by her unwavering dedication to caring for feral cats and supporting animal shelters and charities.

Rita also found joy in the quiet pleasures of movies and books.

She was the mother of Peter Ostroski (wife Deborah), Carolann Ostroski (companion Brian Baer), the late Richard Ostroski, the late James Ostroski (wife Deborah) and the late John Ostroski; the grandmother of Samantha Cameron (husband Steve), Nick Ostroski (significant other Kayley McNulty), Mark Ostroski (former wife Emily), Michael Ostroski (wife Becky), Jenna Germany (husband John), and James Ostroski; great-grandmother of Abigail and Autumn Cameron, Carter Ostroski, Hudson and Connor Germany, Landon and Adalynn Ostroski. 

Rita was the stepsister of the late Robert Levesque and was predeceased by her beloved mother, Emelda (Proulx) Levesque and her father, Wilfred Levesque.

Her warmth extended beyond family ties, as she is fondly remembered by Melissa and Tim Boulay, Alicia and Ian Levesque, along with their son Cullen, whom she held dear as her own.

A visitation will be held Monday, November 16, from 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM at the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 South Main St. Fall River. Her Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 at Blessed Trinity Church, Plymouth Ave, Fall River. Entombment will take place at Notre Dame Cemetery.

In honoring her life, we celebrate a woman whose kindness and love left an indelible mark on both her human and animal companions and ask that in lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Forever Paws Animal Shelter, 300 Lynwood Ave. Fall River, MA 02721 or an animal charity of your choice.