Obituary of Rita Anne Krom

Mrs. Rita Anne Krom, 80, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2019 at Wilkinson.

Mrs. Krom was born Rita Anne Knope on February 18, 1939 to the late John F. Knope and Wilda Hurd Knope of Hagaman, NY. She graduated local schools before attending Empire State College where she received her Bachelor’s Degree. She began working as a Book Keeper and worked for various companies, most recently Catholic Charities where she retired from. Rita Knope was united in marriage to Robert H. Krom on June 1, 1957. They remained lovingly married for 60 years until his passing in 2018.

Rita is survived by her sons Robert Thomas (Doris) Krom, William (Lori) Krom, and Tracey (Lisa) Krom, daughters Jennifer (Lou) Galardy, and Patricia (Joe) Quigley as well as her 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents John and Wilda, husband Robert, and son Michael Krom who passed away in 2012.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to all the staff at Wilkinson for the wonderful care they provided to Rita in her final months.

Funeral Services will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Wilkinson at The Foundation of St. Mary’s Healthcare 427 Guy Park Avenue Amsterdam, NY, 12010.