Rita Sadowski, of Plainview, died on Aug. 8, 2003. Wife of John. Mother of Helen (Joseph) Patrolla, Rita (Walter) Walsh and Charles. Grandmother of Jason. Sister of Ann. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, Plainview. Funeral Mass at St. Pius X RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Contributions can be made, in Rita Sadowski's name, to the Sisters of the Order of St. Dominic, General Fund, 555 Albany Ave., Amityville, NY 11701.