Ada Mina

Ada (Maestri) Mina, 86, Indianapolis, passed away surrounded by her children on August 8, 2024. She was born on October 5, 1937, in a small town of Northern Italy, (Carisolo). She was one of 4 children born to Rodolfo and Carlina Maestri and is survived by her two sisters, Gabriella Lambert and Julia Haas. She came to Indianapolis with her family when she was 8 years old and moved to a neighborhood close to the Fountain Square area along with other family members and friends from her Italian hometown. From this neighborhood is where she met her future husband of 53 years Aldo S. Mina (2010), who has preceded her in death along with her oldest son, Aldo J. Mina (2016). 

Ada was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her constant devotion to her husband, children, and faith in the Lord was the foundational glue to her family. If any prayers were needed, you could always count on the fact that she had a candle lit in prayer. Ada was an excellent cook and loved making many delicious Italian meals. Everyone looked forward to being invited over to dinner to enjoy these meals. 

After raising her seven children, she worked part-time at Market Square Arena and then later at Tucker State Pharmacy. She enjoyed playing Euchre with many of her longtime friends as it was very important for her to stay connected to them. Ada was involved with the St. Catherine Choir for over 30 years along with St. Jude Choir in her later years. 

She is survived by her 6 children, Enza (Doug) Sprauer, Dominic Mina, Angela Mina, Anthony (Anita) Mina, Mary Ann (Paul) Phillips, and Gino (Michelle) Mina along with her 14 grandchildren; Michael Mina, Dominic Mina, Evan Finecy, Austin Finecy, Nicholas Mina, Carlina Mina, Enza Griffin, Emily Bradley, Anthony Joseph Mina, Michael Mina, Gina Gentzkow, Maria Mina, Vincenzo Mina, Joseph Mina along with 15 great-grandchildren. 

Visitation will be on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at O’Riley – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 6107 S East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227. Visitation will also be on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St Jude Catholic Church, 5353 McFarland Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Entombment following mass at St. Joseph Cemetery.  Following the entombment family and friends are welcome to gather for a mercy meal at the Fr Kirkhoff hall at St Jude Catholic Church.

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