On Monday, January 8th, 2024, Rose Margida, 95, loving wife and mother, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She will be remembered for her faith in God, her unconditional love and sacrifice for her family, cherished friendships, and the countless lives she touched.
Rose was born on July 24, 1928, in Akron, Ohio, to Frank and Grace Sanfilippo. She married her sweetheart, Guido Margida, on June 30, 1949, and they celebrated 71 years of marriage.
Rose was a friend to everyone she met. She could outwork anybody and was always busy helping and serving others. She was an active volunteer at the Haven of Rest where she was honored as the Women's Auxiliary Woman of the Year.
Throughout their lives together, Guido and Rose were active members of the Chapel in Akron, their Adult Bible Fellowship family, and the Sons of Italy Lodge 585.
Rose was preceded in death by her husband Guido, father Frank, mother Grace, brother Jim, sister Lee and grandson Antonio. She is survived by her 6 children: Frank (Jan), Guido Jr. (Diane), Lynn (Scott), Anthony (Andrea), John (Mary), Jim (Paula), 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
A heartfelt thank you is extended to the Village of St. Edward for the loving care given to Rose.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 12, 2024, at the Anthony Funeral Home, 1990 S. Main St., Akron. Calling hours will begin at 11:00 am and the funeral will begin at 12:00 Noon. A private interment will be held at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. The funeral and cemetery services will be live streamed at anthonyfh.com/obituary/Rose-Margida. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to to TheValentineProject.org or the Haven of Rest Ministries in Akron.
