Ida E. Pinto

Ida E. (Ghiz) Pinto, 80, formerly of 11 Lake Ave., passed away Sunday, August 26th, in the Millbury Healthcare, after a long illness. Her husband, John Pinto, passed away many years ago. Her longtime companion, Stefano Barbato, passed away in 2002.

She is survived by her devoted and cherished children, Theresa Olson and her husband Robert of Spencer, Lucille Wright, and Joanne Walker and her husband Glenn both of Worcester, John Pinto and his wife Ann of Charlton, Nicholas Pinto and his wife Lori, Richard Pinto and his wife Dagmar all of Worcester; a sister, Mary Paquin of Worcester; thirteen beloved grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; a great great grandson; many nieces and nephews and friends. A son, Michael Pinto; a brother, Richard Ghiz; a sister, Sally Salazar and her parents, Samuel and Julia (Astifan) Ghiz, all predeceased her. Ida most cherished her time spent with her children and grandchildren. She loved being with, around and involved with their activities.

Ida served her country as a factory worker "Rosie the Riveter" during World War II, and later worked as a pastry chef for the El Morocco Restaurant, often mingling with the many celebrities visiting Worcester and the restaurant.

She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, a former bus trip organizer, arranging bus trips to many destinations including Atlantic City. She also was an avid bingo player and baker.

The funeral will be held Wednesday, August 29th from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 24 Mulberry St. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, August 28th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 350 Plantation St. 01604.