Edith Margaret (Ritacco) Paradise, age 93, of Donora, PA, returned home to her Father in heaven on Monday, September 14, 2015.
She was the daughter of the late Carmen and Domenica (Capano) Ritacco, and beloved wife of Marion R. Paradise, who preceded her in death on January 7, 2011. Edith was also preceded in death by a sister, Florence Ritacco; and five brothers, Leopold Ritacco, Joseph Ritacco, Samuel Ritacco, Adolph Ritacco and an infant brother Leopold.
She was a member of the Our Lady of the Valley Church in Donora and a member of the Christian Mothers and Womens Guild for over 50 years. Edith was an active member of the church community and until recently, still joyfully attended mass.
A lifetime resident of Donora, Edith was a familiar face in the community. She worked for many years in several of the retail shops on McKean Avenue. She loved people and took great pleasure in visiting with friends in her later years.
Edith was the cherished mother of her daughter, Claudia Paradise Blake and her husband Tim and son, Don Paradise and his wife JoAnn; treasured grandmother of Sarah Blake. Edith is also survived by her brother, Emil (Bertha) Ritacco and sister-in-law, Jean Paradise; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 www.massafrafuneralhome.com where the family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday, September 18, 2015. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Valley Church in Donora at 10:30 AM, Saturday, September 19, 2015, with Rev. Fr. Pierre M Falkenhan as celebrant.
Interment will follow at St. Dominic Cemetery, Donora, PA
The family is deeply grateful to the caring staff of Amedisys Hospice, especially Mary and Judy.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be to Our Lady of the Valley Church, 1 Park Manor Road and Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033