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Lida Bertolozzi Obituary

Lida Bertolozzi

Poughkeepsie - Lida Bertolozzi, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 22, 2017. Born in Pontremoli, Italy on October 3, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Antonio & Luisa Sartori.

Lida came to America with her family when she was 19 yrs old. Upon arriving on the SS Andrea Doria, she began work as a seamstress in the Bronx. One day, her dear cousin, Delio Zani, introduced her to Mario Bertolozzi and the rest is history. What began as a long-distance courtship resulted in a happy 57-year marriage, which started on October 10, 1959, at the Immaculate Conception Church in the Bronx. They decided to start their family in Poughkeepsie where they raised 3 children.

In addition to being a great wife and mom, one of Lida's proudest accomplishments was obtaining her US citizenship in 1972. Over the years, Lida worked for various interior designers. She eventually started her own successful business making custom-made draperies, slipcovers, and bedspreads. She always had the help of her loving husband with delivery & installation of the beautiful pieces of work she created.

Lida kept busy doing the things she loved such as her active involvement in the Italian Center Ladies Auxiliary and weekly Bocci League games, St. Ann's Society, volunteering at St. Francis Hospital, traveling with family & friends, playing cards and computer games, maintaining an active Facebook account, going to the gym, and cooking fabulous meals for her family. Lida's biggest source of joy, though, was spending lots of quality time with her children and grandchildren.

Lida is survived by her loving husband, Mario and one sister, Annette Giuliano, husband Tony of Chestnut Ridge, NY. She is also survived by her children, daughter Louise Bertolozzi Lynch, husband Bob (Poughkeepsie), son Peter Bertolozzi, wife Sharon (Hyde Park), daughter Maria Bertolozzi Hickey, husband Danny (Poughkeepsie). She was affectionately known as "Nonna" to her grandchildren who she also leaves behind. They are Henry Schmitz, Daniel Hickey, Sam Hickey, Lily Hickey, Shannon & Shawn Whalen, Zach Bertolozzi, Maddie Lynch, Mario Hickey, Darleen Bertolozzi and 2 great grandchildren. She is also survived by several brothers and sisters in-law as well as her many nieces, nephews, and close friends who all loved and adored her so much.

A special thanks to Dr. Asghar Anwar, for the ongoing compassionate care and kindness he provided as her primary care physician. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Lida's memory to Hudson Valley Hospice.

Calling hours will be 4-8pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc, 218 Mill St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Street level and wheelchair accessible entrance located off Vassar St. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 9:30am at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Poughkeepsie. Entombment will take place in St. Peter's Cemetery Mausoleum in Poughkeepsie.

For directions or to send the family an online condolence or sympathy card please visit our website at www.torsonememorial.com

Published by Poughkeepsie Journal from Jan. 24 to Jan. 26, 2017.
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My heart felt sympathies go out to the family at this difficult time. May the words of Hosea 13:14 bring you some comfort knowing that there is a future for those we have lost in death.

R. G.

March 1, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss. Lida was a beautiful person. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Kathy Liguori

January 27, 2017

Thinking of all of you and keeping you in our prayers during this difficult time. We are so very sorry for your loss. Mike & Marilyn DiRienzo

Michael DiRienzo

January 25, 2017

Sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.

Rick Bottini

January 25, 2017

My Condolences to the Bertolozzi Family. Maria, I am so sorry for your loss.

Keith Teller

January 25, 2017

Our sincere condolences to you all on your loss. May she rest in peace.

Craig & Beth Lasko

January 25, 2017

Pete sorry to hear of the passing of your mom.You will be in my prayers.

john cole

January 24, 2017

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