Saratoga Springs, NY Rita R. Phillips passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 at Wesley Health Care Center. She was 77. Born on April 5, 1934 in North Adams, MA, she was the daughter of the late Ouilia and Mary (Petrie) Masson. In addition to her parents, Rita is predeceased by her husband George E. Phillips who passed away Feb. 13, 2006. Survivors include her son Randy (Debra) Phillips of Saratoga Springs; two grandchildren, Kyle and Brandi Phillips also of Saratoga Springs; her sisters Marlene Fondry of Turner Falls, MA and Gloria (James) Smith and one great granddaughter, Alyxandra Steepe. Rita loved going to hear her grandson play his drums at all his gigs. She will be greatly missed. There will be no public calling hours. A graveside service will be at 2pm Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Rd., Schuylerville. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.