Rita M. Guida
October 20, 1936 ~ November 13, 2020
Rita M. Guida, of Weirton, passed away Friday, November 13, following a brief battle with cancer. She was 84.
Rita was born on October 20, 1936, in Follansbee, WV, the first of three daughters born to Daniel and Elvira Dalesio Confalone.
A 1954 graduate of Follansbee High School, Rita married James Joseph “JJ” Guida in 1957 at the age of 20 and raised her family in Weirton.
Rita was a fantastic cook. Her family will especially cherish the memories of the weekly Sunday dinners and holiday gatherings she cooked and hosted for them over the years. Rita also worked for many years at her family’s business, Happy’s restaurant.
Rita was a member of Saint Paul’s Roman Catholic Church in Weirton.
In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, JJ Guida, who passed away on May 10, 2015, and her sister Mary “Babe” Mazzone on June 5, 2020.
Rita will be remembered with love by her children Dewey, Rosemary, Jamie, and Daniel (Laura) Guida; five grandchildren, Kelli (Wes) McIntyre, Lindsay “Schnippy” (fiancé Chris Stanley) Martinez, James J. “JJ” (Rachel), Danny, and Megan Guida; four great-grandchildren; sister Linda McDonald; and many nieces and nephews.
A private Liturgy of the Word funeral service will be held.
Entombment will follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Weirton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Brooke Hancock Special Needs Coalition, 1300 Potomac Ave., Suite C, P.O. Box 2226, Weirton, WV 26062 to benefit children with autism.
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We are so sorry that Rita is gone. She loved her family and was just an honest, smart, kind, hardworking lady. Spent many fun hours with Rita and she was always good to our family. May she rest in peace knowing that she was loved and appreciated. Joe, Andi, Millacent, and Joel
Dear Jamie, our most heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family. May your dear mom rest in peace in the eternal glory of God 🙏❤️🙏
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rosemary, Our prayers and heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. Erinn and family
💛🙏🏼 sending prayers for comfort and peace for Jamie and all
Rosemary and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!!
My deepest condolences to Rita’s family. I loved every conversation I had with her. May God comfort you now and always at this difficult time.
Dear Guida Family, You all have my heartfelt Sympathy, Prayers and Love. There is no one in this world like your mother. She was an extraordinary woman and her memory will live on forever. I will never forget the special times we spent together and I will miss her tremendously. Jamie and I drove her crazy but she loved it and I would not have wanted it any other way. Rest in Eternal Peace, my dear friend, Rita. I love you, your stray cat, Edie ❤️🙏🏻
One of the most loving, giving and caring people there will ever be. My heart breaks knowing how much our family will miss her, but I’m comforted to believe that my mom, JJ, and my grandmother welcomed her into paradise. How glorious it will be for her in heaven to celebrate the upcoming Christmas season. I love you and will miss you deeply Aunt Rita. God speed.
My sincere and humble condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Guida. Denny Albaugh
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Guida family at this very difficult time. Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. May your mother, Rita, rest in peace. Ronald & Mina Paul Steubenville, Ohio
With deepest sympathy,
Rosemary, there are no words to express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Please know that you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. Scottie, Chris, Cody & Hillary Smith
Dewey, Rosemary, Jamie, Danny and family: I am so heart broken to see that Rita has passed. She was 1 gifted woman that’s for sure! I will miss seeing her periodically w/Jamie and Rosemary but she is at peace now w/JJ and her family. I pray that God will help you guys and the family with your loss.
Rita was a wonderful person – so full of life – Rita & J.J. were the perfect couple & I loved both of them. May Rita rest in Peace & enjoy reuniting with J.J. I will say some prayers for Rita, her family and my great friend Danny
Rosemary my deepest condolences to you and your family at this time. I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to your all… Lisa and Arnold Bowling
Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. Love, Laverne
I miss my aunt very much. What a wonderful loving soul she was.