Rita Roides Obituary
Webster: January 18, 2026. Rita is survived by her children, Christopher (Maria) Roides, Julie (A.J.) LiPari, & Katherine Roides; grandchildren, Jessica (Daren) Vergara, Matthew (Rachel) Roides, Marissa (Jason) Ellis, Anthony LiPari, Nicholas Van Apeldoorn; great-grandchildren, J.J. Ellis, Dominic Ellis, Eleanor Vergara, Adrian Vergara, Francesca Roides, Salvatore Roides, Louis LiPari, Anthony LiPari, Jr.; siblings, Theresa McCorry, Donna (Robert) Casper, Dominic (Karen) D'Agostino; several nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends & beloved dog, Bella.
Rita is predeceased by her parents, Dominic & Julia D'Agostino; husband, Christos Roides; siblings, Mary Mayer, Kenneth D'Agostino, Joseph D'Agostino, Olga LiButti, Tina Sammartino, Richard D'Agostino, Dominic D'Agostino, & Jean Halwick.
Special thanks to the RGH 6100 floor, doctors & staff; and to the hospice team at The Advent House, Brenda, Molly, Susan and all the staff for their amazing care for our mom.
Rita's funeral mass will be celebrated, Friday, January 23rd, 10 AM at St. John the Evangelist Church, 2400 W. Ridge Rd. Immediately following, Rita will be laid to rest in Holy Ghost Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Advent House, 1010 Moseley Rd., Fairport, NY 14450, or online https://theadventhouse.org/make-a-donation/ in Rita's memory.
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Renee L Kueppers
January 20, 2026
I'm so sorry for your loss.
I have such fond memories of Aunt Rita. She was such a kind and wonderful woman with a great sense of humor.
Now God has one of his best angels with him.
May her memory be eternal.
Love,
The Kueppers family (Renee Roides)
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