Rita was a multi-talented woman who was a published author, artist, and more notably A Country Western Singer/Guitarist, a passion she shared with her husband on stage for more than 30 years as The Trail Riders and The Galelights. They performe

d for thousands of adoring fans at countless venues across New England including the Clyde Joy and Willie May Show on WMUR in New Hampshire. They were invited to be special guests to tour with the late Buck Owens and his Buckaroos.

Rita also performed for many years as a solo and duet artist in the St. Joseph's Variety Shows in Fitchburg.