Mrs. Ida K. (Rositano) DePietro

UTICA - Mrs. Ida K. (Rositano) DePietro, age 86, went home to the Lord when she passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at MVHS at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Born in Utica on March 12, 1932, Ida was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Adele (Cochi) Rositano. She attended T.R. Proctor High School. On June 21, 1952 she married Michael DePietro with whom she shared 66 years. They were a well-matched couple in a wonderful marriage. Ida was self-sacrificing and bountiful in caring for her husband, home, and family. During her younger years, Ida was employed by Progressive Cleaners, and she also worked as a Teacher’s Aide at Roosevelt Elementary School. At home, she was a matriarch and mom who loved her children equally and knew the heart and habits of each of them. She loved them beyond words and watched over them, making sure they were worry free, and prepared to weather the ups and downs of life. She kept a clean, comfortable home and cooked their favorite meals. When she became a grandmother, she was so proud of the accomplishments and events of her grandchildren and the adults they grew to be. She was all about family. Holidays were meaningful to her and meant to be spent with loved ones. As the change of guards occur in all of our lives, her children hosted the holidays upholding her traditions. Ida was a happy woman and she loved to laugh. Even when the effects of Parkinson’s affected her, she never complained; she maintained her dignity and enjoyed each day. The summer months were the highlight of the year and their camp at Fair Haven’s Little Sodus Bay was their piece of paradise. It was the nexus for family gatherings, board games, assembling puzzles, Michigan Rummy, crossword puzzles, long walks to the pier, and breakfast on the porch. She liked to watch the boats go by, and kept a vigilant eye on her grandchildren swimming. She was never hesitant to walk 50 stairs to deliver snacks to them and never got tired of watching them feed the ducks. They were the best summers, ever! Ida was blessed with good friends who shared common interests and hobbies. She crocheted afghans which were treasured by all her children, designed and sewed Halloween costumes for the grandchildren, and produced handmade macramé projects. Wine making was also a family affair. A woman of faith, Ida believed in a Christian way of life. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where she prayed and said the Stations of the Cross. Ida is survived by her husband, Mike; her daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Mario Norselli; her sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Mary Lourdes DePietro, and Michael and Tammy DePietro; her treasured and adored grandchildren, Jason Norselli, Ashley Norselli; Paulie DePietro; Connor, Emily, and Lindsay DePietro; her siblings, Joseph A. Rositano, Mary Dumas, and Len and Jeanie Rositano. She also leaves her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, in-laws, Laura Tinelli, Tony DePietro, and Angelo DePietro; her friend Sandy Curtis; and many friends from the lake. She was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Josephine and Charles Cimino; nephews, David Rositano and his wife Celeste; nephew Joseph Rossi; niece, Adele Rossi, and in-laws, Betty Rositano, Lee Rositano, Pat DePietro, Mike Tinelli, and Bill Dumas. The family will honor and commemorate Ida’s life at a private time. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Ida’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Arthur Krawczenko. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of Mass. Internment will take place at St. Agnes Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ida’s honor may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital online at www.stjude.org; envelopes will be available at the service.

Mrs. Ida K. (Rositano) DePietro

March 12, 1932 - December 14, 2018