Rita Bower Slaven, 98 , of Ridge Manor, Florida passed away Wednesday, January 5th, 2022. She was born in Staten Island, New York to Everett Brower and Mary Brower .She is preceded in death by husband: William Norman Slaven; daughter: Janis Friedman; and grandchild: Kelly Friedman Rodriquez.Rita is survived by children: William Norman Slaven Jr., Patricia (Slaven) Ztio, Michael Slaven. Grandchildren: Stephen and Scott Slaven, Michael Friedman, William Jr Zito, Andrea Zito Henige, Jason and Dwayne Slaven, Karen sparrow Coccovizzo and Kathleen Sparrowe La Mond; and 18 Great grandchildren.