Douglaston, Queens, New York
1921 - 2021 (Age 100)
Erminia Motika DOUGLASTON, QUEENS - Erminia Motika, a longtime resident of Queens, formerly of New Jersey and Italy, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 14, 2021. She was 100. Daughter of the late Giovanni and Rosa (Smilovich) Pavichievaz, she was born in Pola, Italy on January 23,...
Read MoreErminia was such a sweet soul- she adored her daughter and always enjoyed and appreciated the food Lidia prepared and the glass of wine and toast that she shared with Lidia on the show. It warmed my heart to watch Grandma ! Truly missed.
Lucy
October 04, 2025 | Other
Im just a fan of the family guess not much meaning but still today I finish the saying... Lydia always said her saying and grandma added the drink...I loved it!!! RIP Grandma you may not have been my mom or my grandma but you influenced me in many ways
Robin Dodge
March 08, 2025
While I personally didn't know the lovely Nonna personally, but I adored how she would "take over the shows" with her own method choices, ideas, songs and words of wisdom! I had no idea she was gone and I was just boasting today on Lydia and her relationship and their lovely camaraderie when I found out. Thank you for sharing her with us for all these years. May God continue to bless the family.
A viewer
October 29, 2024 | Other
I just seen a place where we can leave our condolences when Grandma entered God's Beautiful Heavens. What a wonderful woman to have in your life, she lived, enjoyed life 100 years. To my John a retired Master Chef (29 yrs) I couldn't wait to watch your beautiful show and instructions. And then you brought out Grandma, to taste your food and her singing her favorite songs that will never leave the memories of people who watched Grandma and Lidia everyday. Grandma has joined other family...
Dr. Rosemarie Till PhD's
February 16, 2024 | Other
Condolences to the Family Erminia made me cry every-time she sang her nostalgic Songs. It always took me back to my mom when she would sing hers too and also her smile and warmth brought tears to my eyes God love her. I will miss seeing her with Lidia on her TV Show . A loving Fan for over 25 years
AnnaMaria DiLalla Schmidt
August 25, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Yvonne Byron
May 26, 2023
Been a fan of Lydia's for a while, became a fan of her mother's while enjoying Lydia's show on local PBS. Always a pleasant presence on the show. Prayers and hugs to family and friends.
Jeanette Starykowicz
May 15, 2023 | Other
We met Lidia and her Mom at a book signing on LI her Mom was simply wonderful - a loving kind and a full with heart - May She Rest In Peace condolences to the family
Robert M Grippo
February 26, 2023 | Other
Still remember her beautiful smile
Rosanne Valdez
February 15, 2023
