Anitta M. Ridout, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, at Buffalo General Hospital. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, she was the beloved daughter of the late Frank and Laura (Valenza) Cervola, the devoted wife of the late Robert F. Ridout for 35 years, and the loving companion of George Foy, with whom she shared 24 cherished years until her passing.
Anitta attended local schools and graduated from LaSalle Senior High School. She dedicated many years of service to the Niagara Falls Board of Education, where she served as a head cook.
Anitta was a longtime member of the Elk’s Lodge in Niagara Falls, where she built deep community ties. A lifelong fan of the Buffalo Bills, she never missed a chance to cheer on her team. But above all else, Anitta cherished time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought her immense pride and joy.
Anitta is survived by her children, Robert F. (and fiancée Melissa Wilson) Ridout U.S. Air Force, Ret., Gina Ciraolo, Juliana Alioto and Richard Joseph Ridout, her daughter-in-law, Stephanie K. Ridout; her grandchildren, Joshua F. Ridout, Erin N. Ridout, Laura Ciraolo, Michael (and Amanda) Ciraolo, Emilie Alioto, Daniel Alioto, Trinity Marie Ridout, Sienna Ann Ridout, Ava Leigh Ridout and Richard R. Ridout; her great-grandchildren, Liv and Briggs; her brother, Thomas (and Lucille) Cervola; her companion, George Foy; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Visitation will be on Friday, June 27 from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 PM at M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Anitta’s Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 AM at Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Parish (St. Joe’s), 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY. Interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY will be held at a later date in 2026. Memorial offerings may be made to the Elks Lodge, 7710 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.
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Visitation
Friday, June 27, 2025
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel
2730 Military Road
Niagara Falls, NY
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Visitation
Friday, June 27, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel
2730 Military Road
Niagara Falls, NY
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Memorial Mass
Saturday, June 28, 2025
11:00 AM
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Parish (St. Joe’s)
1413 Pine Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY
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