MariaRita Teresa Ada Driver

MariaRita Teresa Ada Driver was born in Civitavecchia, Italy on May 10, 1938, to Armando and Annunziata (Del Bianca) Moretti. She passed away on March 8, 2026, at the age of 87. In December 1965, Rita married Lee Driver, a soldier, and joined him in the United States in August 1966. The family moved to Glendive, Montana in 1969, where she built her life and raised her family.

Rita was preceded in death by her parents, Armando and Annunziata Moretti, her brothers Aldo and Remo of Civitavecchia, Italy, and her niece Monica. She is survived by her devoted husband, Lee; their two daughters, Yvette of Glendive, Montana, and Wendy of Alexandria, Virginia; her sister-in-law Maria; nephew Massimiliano; nieces Marica (Roberto), Fabiana (Andrea); and great-niece Iraini.

She will be remembered for the grace and strength she brought to her family across two continents and many decades.