Rita Augugliaro, 86, of Bethlehem, died May 31, 2019, while in the care of her family and the staff of Alexandria Manor, Bethlehem. Born in Manhattan, New York, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Enrica (Pretti) Paternoster. She was the wife of the late Joseph Augugliaro.

She was a blood donor coordinator at Maimonides Medical Center, New York, for many years before retiring in 1998.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Bethlehem.

She is survived by five children, Vincent Sr. (Barbara) of Brewster, New York; RoseMarie Kane of Brooklyn, New York; Maria D’Adamo (Mark) of Blakeslee; AnnMarie Gilbert (Eric) of Bethlehem; Nicholas (Kendra) of West Babylon, New York; six brothers and sisters, Bruna Paternoster; Gilda Cutry; James Paternoster; Anthony Paternoster; Josephine Grundstrom and Mariann Brennan; eight grandchildren, Mark D’Adamo Jr.; Amanda D’Adamo; Megan D’Adamo; John Gilbert; Thomas Augugliaro, Vincent Augugliaro Jr.; Brandon Augugliaro; Kristina Kane; and four great-grandchildren, Mark D’Adamo III; Bryce D’Adamo; Leah D’Adamo and Joseph Guercio Jr.

She was predeceased by a sister, Edith Paternoster.

Contributions may be made to Covenant House or to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, c/o James Funeral Home, 527 Center St., Bethlehem, 18018.

Arrangements were made by James Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.