Margherita “Rita” Daquino

Margherita “Rita” Daquino, Age 79, of Parma, Ohio formerly of Abruzzo, Italy passed suddenly on Friday, January 25, 2019. Wife of the late Nunzio J. Daquino; Mother of Doreen (John) Adams; Grandmother of Rachel and Colin Adams; Sister of Bruno, Pepino, Anna, Angela, Umberto, and Franca.

Rita came to America as an exchange student in the early sixties. A selfless caregiver by nature, Rita stepped in to raise 4 orphaned children when her church announced they were at risk of being separated from each other.

Rita has entered the gates of Heaven to spend eternity with the love of her life Angelo Gufani.

Private arrangements entrusted to Pittsburgh Cremation and Funeral Care Robinson Township, PA 412-787-1800. In loving memory of Rita, memorial contribution can be made to Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland Ohio or any children’s charity of your choice. Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at http://www.pittsburghcremation.com.