Rita T. Fiorvanti, 83, of Ashland passed away February 26th in Natick after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Henry Fiorvanti, who died in 2006. Born in Lawrence, MA she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Maria Angileri. She was a long time resident of Ashland. Mrs. Fiorvanti is survived by two daughters: Maria Voorhees and her husband George of Ashland, and Diane Hansen of Ashland; two sons: James Fiorvanti of San Diego, CA and Robert Fiorvanti of Ashland; and three grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be said on Monday morning March 1st at 9:00am in St. Cecilia's Church, Esty St., Ashland with interment to follow in Wildwood Cemetery in Ashland. Calling hours will be held on Sunday afternoon from 3-5pm in the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St., Ashland.