Rita Vitanza Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Rita Vitanza of Middleburg Heights, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Rita left this world on December 24, 2025 at the age of 80, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rita Vitanza or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arturo Parente and Francesca Parente; and her siblings, Maria Izzo (Antonio), Letizia Gallo (Antonio), Rosa DiFilippo (Pietro), Gaspare "Tony" Parente (Giuseppina) and Domenic Parente.
She is survived by: her spouse Basilio; her children, Jerry (Christine), Domenic (Kristine Marie Wilson) and Dino (Suzanne); her grandchildren, Alexsandria, Basilio "Domenic", Olivia Murray (Charles), Santino and Vincent; her siblings, Linda Bolzan (late Claudio), Luigi Parente (Yvonne), Giuseppe Parente (Madonna) and Silvia Teresi (Joseph); and her siblings-in-law, Salvatore (late Donna), Assunta Monastra (late Calogero) and Franco (Maria) of Sicily. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
