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Ida Santoni Obituary
Born on January 2, 1934 in Mezzolombardo, Trentino, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Ottovio and Rosa Moresco. Ida moved to America within six months of meeting the love of her life, husband Vittorio. She was an independent, courageous and strong-willed individual who was determined to embrace her American culture while staying true to her Italian heritage. Ida worked as a skilled seamstress for various businesses for many years and was a member of the St. Stanislaus Ladies Guild. She was a real people person, everyone who met her just loved her warmth and kindness. Most important to her was spending time with her family. A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Ida will be greatly missed.
Mrs. Santoni is survived by her children: Louise LaButis and her husband Tom, Patti Bushey and her husband Mark, George Santoni and his wife Maura; her son-in-law David Ferrone; a sister, Lucia Lui; nine cherished grandchildren: Alyssa, Kevin, Katharine, Danielle, Steven, Erica, Zachary, Nathaniel, Jacob; two great-grandchildren: Ryder and Charlotte and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Aggie Ferrone and five brothers and two sisters.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Friday evening, January 13th from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Saturday morning, January 14th from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Meriden Memorial Funeral Home, 450 Broad St. On Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. the funeral cortege will process from the funeral home to St. Stanislaus Church for her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. To send an online expression of sympathy please visit www.meridenmemorialfh.com.
Memorial donations in memory of Ida Santoni may be made to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601(lung.org) or the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 (heart.org).
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Joan Malczynski
February 18, 2023
So sorry to see the news of your Moms passing. She was truly a beautiful lady. Her kindness was shared with many. Your family was blessed.
Matt & Carol Keough
January 27, 2023
Louise and Tom,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Santoni. May your wonderful memories give you comfort during this difficult time.
Karen Vargoshe
January 14, 2023
Thinking of all of the family and friends of Mrs. Santoni as she is laid to rest today. Wishing you peace and pleasant memories to sustain you today and in the future. Not having met her, I heard many good things from her daughter, Louise, who I worked with for several years. Take care and bless you all.
Lorraine Cherniak
January 13, 2023
Louise, Patti and George,
So many years of memories I have with your family. I´m so sorry for your loss of your Mom. She was such a beautiful, sweet lady. Cherish the times Sending you all lots of hugs and love to get you through this difficult time.
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American Heart Association
January 12, 2023
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Janice Eichenauer
January 11, 2023
So glad I got to know your mother. She was always very happy to see us, no matter how much time had passed. So glad you got to share another birthday with her before her passing. I'm sure, Aggie was happy to see her. Love to you all. Barry & Janice Eichenauer
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