Rita Genero Pfeifer passed away on October 25 in Vero Beach, FL.  She was born July 7, 1918 in New York.  She was the daughter of the later Peter and Mary Genero.  In 1959 she married Edward Pfeifer.  Together they owned and operated a bar and restaurant in Jersey City, NJ.  She also was very active in animal rescue and care.

She is survived by her nephews and nieces Joan Maylie, Raymond Genero, Linda Skalaren, Laura Arnold, Mark Genero and Peter Genero.

She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Pfeifer and siblings, Mary Beatovic, Anna Genero, Katherine Genero, Anthony Genero and Peter Genero.

Memorials may be made to Halo Animal Rescue.