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Rita Ann Colantonio
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She was born to Camillo and Mary (Antrilli) Palizzi on January 6, 1933. In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her husband, John Colantonio, a brother, Nick Palizzi, and a sister, Helen Oxier.
She is survived by her daughters, Donna Yanjanin, her husband Charles of Germantown, Md, Loretta Colantonio and her husband Ken Jones of N. Potomac, MD; granddaughters Nicole Farhat (David) and Vicki Mendonca (Shawn); great-granddaughters Nora and Rose, and great-grandson, Dean; two sisters, Rosie Barchiesi of Follansbee, WV, Anna (Jack) Dugan of Steubenville, OH, a brother, Anthony (Peggy) Palizzi, and several nieces and nephews.
Friends and family will be received Monday, from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St, Weirton, WV.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, at 1:00 PM at St. Joseph the Worker Church.
Interment will follow in Saint Paul Cemetery, Weirton, WV.
Father Anthony G. Thurston will officiate.
Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of your choice.
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