Rita Maria Guido

Rita M Guido (DeMatteo/Massaro), 95, of Lakeland, FL passed away peacefully on June 15, 201. Beloved mother of Paul F Massaro and his wife Marilyn, of Shelby Twp, MI and Smithfield Fire Department Lt. Peter Massaro, Ret and his wife Marie of Auburndale, FL. Stepmother to Rev. Joseph J Guido of Providence, RI and John A Guido of West Warwick, RI. She leaves behind seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Rita was in sales for Gladdings, The Shephard Co., Cherry & Webb, and a Sales Representative for Elizabeth Arden and Revlon New York. She later became a cosmetics buyer for the Outlet Co, and Peerless Co., in Providence, RI. Mrs. Guido began her own business as an Owner and Operator of Rita Masse Ltd on Hope Street in Providence, RI prior to her retirement. She was a sports fan and followed the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots faithfully. Her favorite travel destination was Bermuda, and her favorite was to travel was on various cruise ships.
Friends and family are invited to call at the Mariani and Son Funeral Home for a visitation Thursday evening 6/24 with a service on Friday 6/25 followed by interment in St Francis Cemetery in Pawtucket, RI.

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