It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Maria Rito of North Royalton, Ohio, who passed away on October 18, 2021, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her sibling Caetano. She is survived by : her husband Santo; her children, Jim (Dawn), Anna Ciancibello (John), Anthony (Emily) and Lidia Russo (Elio); her grandchildren, Dominic, Angela (Scott), Jamie (Mike), Marina (Mike), Johnny (Dana), Briana (Claude), Adam, Amelia, Alex, Leah, Julia and Dean; her great grandchildren, Greyson, Roman, Graham, Millie and Malachi; and her siblings, Frank Landino (late Theresa) and Josephine Pfaffenberger (Cliff). She is also survived by nieces, nephews and many dear friends.

The family will receive friends (while practicing social distancing and the use of masks) SUNDAY 1 – 5 PM at the A. RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS (WEST OF I-71).

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Autism Speaks, 4700 Rockside Road, Suite 420, Independence, Ohio 44131.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
A. Ripepi & Sons Funeral Homes