Annita Berardi passed away peacefully January 20, 2018. She was born November 13, 1926 in Carovilli, Italy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlo and Lucia Caiola; her loving husband, Albert; son, David; grandson, Andy Michalec; and her brother, Joseph Caiola. She is survived by her son, John (Cheryl) Berardi; daughter-in-law, Adele Berardi; daughter, Debbie (Steve) Michalec; grandchildren: David Berardi, John (Caryn) Berardi, Matthew Berardi, Stephen (Katie) Berardi, Stephen (Rachel) Michalec, and Anne Marie (David) Leach; great-grandchildren: Nicholas, Gia, Andrew, Alexander, Ryan, Ben and Maren; brother, Albert (Jackie) Caiola; sister-in-law, Norma Caiola; sister-in-law, Marilyn (Donald) Bolender; many nephews, nieces and cousins. She was a lifetime member of St. Anthony Parish and St. Monica Society. Annita enjoyed watching all of the Cleveland professional sports teams: the Cavaliers, the Indians and even the Browns. She had fun playing slots with her sisters-in-law, playing bingo at St Anthony's and sharing meals with her friends at the Sanctuary Grande in North Canton. Special thanks to all the wonderful staff at the Sanctuary Grande. Above all else, Annita lived for and loved her family, her life with Albert back in the days, and preferred spending time with her grandchildren over everything else. She will be missed by all that knew her.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be given to Lifebanc, 4775 Richmond Rd., Cleveland, OH 44128.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Church, 83 Mosser Place Akron. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends will be received from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday morning at Hennessy Funeral Home (corner of York and Main), 552 N. Main St., Akron.