Harriet Rice Bischoff

April 27, 1917 - October 28, 2016

Harriet (Rice) Bischoff, widow of the late J. Henry Bischoff, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2016. She was born in East Hartford on April 27, 1917. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Alice (Kington) Rice. She later moved to Vernon and attended local schools. She was employed for 24 years by the Travelers Insurance Co. retiring as a supervisor in the Casualty & Property Department. She was a lifetime member of the Travelers Girls Club and the Retirees Club. Harriet is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, John and Elizabeth Bischoff, Donald and Donna Bischoff of Rocky Hill, her daughter Alice Cheeseman of Virginia, her grandchildren, Sara Cheeseman, William Cheeseman and his wife, Ashley, and great granddaughter, Gabrielle Cheeseman, all of Virginia. She was predeceased by her sisters, Irene Smith, Emily Tully and Alma Blevins, a brother, William Rice and her son-in-law, Ronald Cheeseman and several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Apple Rehab and Vistas Hospice for their care during this difficult time. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday (November 2, 2016) 11 AM at the Rose Hill Funeral Home 580 Elm St. Rocky Hill. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Family and friends are invited to call at the funeral home from 10 to 11 AM just prior to the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to VITAS Hospice, www.vitascommunityconection.com or a charity of the donor's choice.