
Rita M. Gattozzi Blakemore
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Rita M. Blakemore, 87, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on October 11, 2019. Rita was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Ralph and Jennie (nee Gallitto) Gattozzi on October 24, 1931. Ms. Blakemore graduated from Kent State University with a bachelors degree in Education. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Robert Blakemore Jr.; brother, Louis Gattozzi, and sister, Hyacinth Farrell. Rita will be greatly missed by her son, Jon Blakemore of Cuyahoga Falls; daughter and son-in-law Allison and Ben Manayan of Green; and family, and friends. Family and friends may visit Newcomer Funeral Home at 131 North Canton Road, Akron 44305 on Friday October 18, 2019 from 4-6 PM followed by a 6 PM service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to either the Humane Society of Summit County online or 7996 Darrow Road #30 Twinsburg, OH 44087 or to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank online or 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307. Please visit www.NewcomerAkron.com to leave a special message for the family.

