Emerita Rios, 73, of West Chester, died Saturday, Dec. 2, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester. She was the spouse of Luis Rosario, with whom she shared 30 years of marriage. Born in Florida, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Pepe Rios and the late Reparada Garcia.

Emerita will be remembered for her love of cooking.  It was her “love language.”  She was crazy about her grandkids and always willing to help others.  Emerita loved cats and fed the strays when she was home in Puerto Rico.

In addition to her husband, Emerita is survived by her son, Edwin Soler; her daughter, Wilma Rivera; and her son, Mario Rivera; her grandchildren, Jaedy and Edwin J.; and several brothers and sisters.

You are invited to visit Emerita’s family and friends for her memorial service from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, at the United Methodist Church at 129 South High Street, West Chester.  The service will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Arrangements are by Matthew J. Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (484-734-8100) of Kennett Square.  To view Emerita’s online tribute, and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.