RESPECTED manager of the former Givoni factory in Wedderburn, Rita Nasi, has died just weeks after attending a reunion of ex-staff.
Ms Nasi was aged 91 and had lived in Bendigo since the factory closed after 25 years in 1989.
One of the reunion organisers, Robyn Vella, said last November’s reunion had been a wonderful opportunity for former staff to again catch up with Rita.
“Even though Rita had been living in Bendigo, she always kept up contact with the Wedderburn community and many of the former staff members,” Robyn said.
“Rita was more than the manager. She was a wonderful mentor to so many who worked at the Givoni factory making dressing gowns and other apparel. She was a friend.”
Rita’s funeral will be held in Wedderburn next week.