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Ida Cammarosano Obituary

Ida Cammarosano (nee Sansalone)

Yonkers - Ida Cammarosano (nee Sansalone) a lifelong Yonkers resident died on January 10, 2018 at age 95. She was born in Yonkers on July 22, 1922 to Frank and Mary Sansalone and attended local schools and graduated from Sacred Heart High School. Ida worked as the registrar/secretary at Sacred Heart High School for 25 years, previously worked at Otis Elevator Co. for 10 years. On September 8, 1946 she married John Cammarosano in Sacred Heart Church. She was a member of the Christian Friars Movement, A Christian Mother, Monastery Players and the Rosary Alter Society all at Sacred Heart. She is survived by her son John M. Cammarosano, Jr; 3 daughters Lorraine Wasp, Jane Marques and Mary Ellen Cammarosano, a sister Josephine DiGennaro, 4 grandchildren Eric Wasp, Melanie (Chris) Caiazzo, Yvette (Robert) Barbieri, and Simon Marques, and 3 great grandchildren Wyatt, Miranda & Alana. Ida was predeceased by her husband John and her siblings Pauline Petrosino and Frank Sansalone. Ida's greatest joys were singing, playing the piano, caring for her grandchildren & her love of Sacred Heart Parish. Visiting hours will be in the Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Friday from 3pm-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be in Sacred Heart Church on Saturday January 13th at 9:30am with burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial donation may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

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Published by The Journal News on Jan. 11, 2018.
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Such a beautiful spirit - she was a light in my childhood always friendly and
caring to everyone. I will always hold her dear in my memories.

Donna DeLuca DiBartolo

January 5, 2020

Mary Ellen, I am so sorry for your loss. May God keep your beautiful Mother in his loving embrace . Prayers to you and your family.

Tracey LaMorte

February 2, 2018

Dear Lorraine, Jane, Maryellen and John,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear mother. She was loving, beautiful and kind. I know she is at peace and happy to see the love of her life once again. In the difficult times ahead of you, remember her smile, her love of music, her happy times and her beautiful spirit. My love and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Jeannie Cammarosano Nugent

January 13, 2018

Dear Jane,
Your Mother led a beautiful life. I hope your treasured memories of her will console you in the time of sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
JoAnn & Michael D'Angelo

Jo-Ann D'Angelo

January 13, 2018

John and family,
So sorry for the loss of your Mom . What a great lady, and a long , beautiful life. May she rest in peace.
Love, Sue (Marx) and Tom Beck

Sue Beck

January 12, 2018

Dear Jane,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. May you keep her memories close in your heart and she will never be far. Sending prayers and thoughts your way.
Lesli

January 12, 2018

Jane, Thoughts, prayers and hugs sent with condolences for the loss of your beautiful, sweet Mother.
Much love to you and your family,

Melody Brown

January 12, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, MaryEllen and your family. Your Mom always had a smile and a kind word for me whenever I saw her. I know you will miss her but you can take comfort knowing that she's with your dad now and no longer suffering. All our love to you.

John & Kathy Fegan

January 12, 2018

Lorraine, Jane, MaryEllen & Johnny, So sorry for your loss. I remember your Beautiful Mother as a "younger than we are now " Mom.
Always so funny and sweet. A very special lady.
With sincere sympathy, Gina Occhigrossi

January 11, 2018

My deepest condolences to Lorraine, Jane,
Mary Ellen and Johnny. You were blessed
with a terrific Mom who saw the good in
people, made us laugh often and was always
a pleasure to be around. Keeping all of you
in my prayers at this difficult time.

With Love,

Donna DeLuca DiBartolo

Donna DeLuca DiBartolo

January 11, 2018

My heart felt condolences to the entire family on the loss of your mother. I will pray for her and the family during this difficult time. May she Rest In Peace.

Richard Sefecka

January 11, 2018

Dear Maryellen,

So sorry for the loss of your Mother, all my prayers are with you and your family.

Ronnie

Ronnie Dalmedo

January 11, 2018

I was sad to hear about Aunt Ida.

Mike Cammarosano

January 11, 2018

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