Rita Pensyl

Palmer-Rita (DiCamillo) Pensyl, 86, of Palmer and formerly Waltham, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, October 10, 2026. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 19, 1940, to the late Maria (Inglese) and Gandelino DiCamillo. Rita was a graduate of Watertown High School in Massachusetts and furthered her education to become an LPN. She became an Executive Secretary for Hyperion Industries in Watertown for several years. She then joined her husband in founding DSK Engineering in Waltham, where the company fulfilled contracts with the US Department of Defense.

Her greatest joy came from raising and spending time with her family and beloved grandchildren, Christopher, Sarah and Luke.

Rita leaves her husband of 60 years, Denis F. Pensyl; her daughter Karen Cutone and her husband Michael of Monson; her son Steven Pensyl and his wife Noelle of Maine; a sister, Susan Schultz D’Apollo of Waltham; brothers, Joe DiCamillo and his wife Marion of Florida, John DiCamillo and his wife Anne Walsh of Waltham. She also leaves her beloved grandchildren and their families; her Goddaughter, Judy Maclellan and her nieces and nephews; Robbie, Mike, David, Janet, Tommy, Amy, Danny, Timmy, Karen, Kristine and their families.

Rita was predeceased by her parents; a sister, Irma Alberico and her brother, Anthony DiCamillo, a Vietnam War Veteran.

Rita loved the Military and supported them and their families during times of deployment; she also had great love and respect for law enforcement and America.

Rita had many interests, including reading, watching old movies and musicals, especially on “Turner Classics”, spending time with family, and friends Regina, Frannie, Margo, and Arlene and being with her dogs.

The family is grateful for Fr. Dennis Mary Dugan a member of the religious organization, SOLT for Anointing Rita in her final days.

Services have been entrusted to Lombard Funeral Home 3 Bridge St Monson, MA. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, October 23, 2026 at 11 am in St Patrick’s Church 22 Green Street in Monson. Please gather directly at the Church. Burial will follow at Bethany Cemetery in Monson.

In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation in Rita’s name to Tunnel to Towers Foundation at T2T.org