GLADSTONE - Frances "Rita" DiLullo died suddenly at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville on Friday, December 4, 2009. She was 77. Born to the late Adam and Elizabeth (Cooper) DiLullo in the family home in Gladstone, she was a lifelong resident. She was a parishioner of St. Brigid R. C. Church in Peapack. Rita was an assembler of Singer Sewing Machines for the Diehls Factory in Manville for many years, and retired when the company closed. She was a loving aunt, devoted daughter, sister, generous and loyal friend to many, and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Rita is survived by her niece Donna DiLullo of Gladstone, and her god-daughter Christina La Corte, and family and friends. Funeral Arrangements are by the Bailey Funeral Home 176 Main Street, Peapack, NJ 07977 www.baileyfuneralhomes.com (908) 234-0590. A graveside service and committal will take place on Friday, December 11, 2009 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge (Bernards Twp) at 12:00 NOON. Expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the Peapack Gladstone First Aid Squad, PO Box 14, Peapack, NJ 07977.