Rita A. (Farina) Cannistraro Obituary
The passing of Rita A. (Farina) Cannistraro (Waltham, Massachusetts) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 6, 2025 at the age of 91. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James V. Farina and Angelina Farina; and her siblings, Anna (George Hawkins), John Farina (Joseph), Margaret Farina (Mary), Edmund Nardone (Elizabeth) and Aubrey Hill (Norman Cleveland).
She is survived by: her husband John C. Cannistraro; her children, John C. Jr. (Tracey), Ann Marie Cotton (Jack), Vincent (Kristin), David (Dira), Joseph (Susan), Paul, Michael (Emily) and Edward (Stephanie); her grandchildren, Laura Rose, Matthew (Perpetua), Amy, John Peter, Benjamin, William, Marissa, Peter, Julia, Lucas, Ryan, Mia, Thomas, Jason, Maxwell Cotton, Alexa Cotton, Sophia, Marc, Sylvie, Melissa Jansen (Brent), Andrew Cotton and Sean; and her siblings, Alfreda Cleveland, Vincent, Natalie Farina and Josephine Nardelli Farina.
To view a livestream (and recording) of the service please use this link: https://www.harborview.live honor Rita's memory, kindly consider a donation in her name to Our Lady Help of Christians Parish (https://www.wesharegiving.org), Newton, Massachusetts, or Catholic Charities Boston.
