Ida Lattanzi

Ida Lattanzi (nee Rutili), 94, of Pennsville, NJ passed away peacefully on February 23, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Glenside, PA. Born in 1929 in Cascinare, a small village in Marche, Italy. Ida was the daughter of Guiseppe & Anna Rutili and lived in Civitanova Marche until she immigrated to the United States in 1947. During her time in Italy, her father and brother had previously immigrated to the United States and she and her mother’s departure was delayed by World War II. She survived strafing and bombing by Allied Planes along with years of separation of her family. After the war, she traveled to the United States aboard the SS Saturnia, and the family was reunited in Penns Grove, NJ where she attended St. James High School briefly to learn English and was befriended by Josephine Parlapiano Keen. They ended up becoming lifelong friends and Josephine was lovingly referred to as “Comare”. After attending school, she worked as a seamstress at Wolf Sewing Factory. Ida formed friendships with many of her co-workers and was a longtime member of “The Sewing Club”, which later transformed into “The Eating Club” as each meeting was an opportunity to enjoy good conversation and a nice meal. In 1954, Ida married her husband of 56 years, Abramo Peter, who had been a neighbor in Italy. They were married in Long Branch, Ontario Canada where Pete was working and residing. Eventually, Ida was able to sponsor him for immigration to the United States. They moved to Pennsville, NJ in 1956 and raised their family. It was in Pennsville that Ida met her longtime friend Anna Brewer, also an immigrant from Italy, and Ida was honored to be Godmother to her daughter, Diana. Ida was a member of Queen of Apostles Roman Catholic Church and now St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Carneys Point, NJ. She was a member of the Mother of Grace Society, the Washington Club, and most especially, the Legion of Mary. Ida was devoted to her Lord and the Blessed Mother, Mary and her church work. She was generous to a fault and she took great joy in spending time with her family and friends. No one could stop by her home without being “coerced” into staying for something to eat and drink, whether it was a biscotti and espresso or a full meal! Ida was predeceased by her husband, Abramo Peter, her father Guiseppe, her mother, Anna (nee Pennachietti), a brother, John and his wife Lena (nee Orio). Ida is survived by her son Francis and his wife Denise of York, PA, her daughter, Anna Filmyer and her husband Michael of Glenside, PA., four grandchildren, Joshua (Paula) Lattanzi, Aaron (Kayla) Lattanzi, Adam Filmyer and Amanda Filmyer, and two great grandchildren, Gabriella and Serena. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 11 AM at the Saint Gabriel the Archangel Church, 369 Georgetown Rd., Carney’s Point, NJ 08069. A viewing will be held on Wednesday night, March 1, 2023 at the Adams Funeral Home, 64 Broad St., Woodstown, NJ 08098 from 6:30 until 8:30 PM and then again Thursday morning starting at 9:30 am at the church. Interment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Swedesboro. The family of Ida Lattanzi wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to Karin , Blanca and Jada of Redeemer Health Hospice PA for their compassionate care and support during Ida’s final days. They were truly Angels on Earth in helping Ida find comfort in her last days. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that memorial donations be sent to Redeemer Health Hospice of PA, 12265 Townsend Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154 or Saint Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 369 Georgetown Rd, Carnrys Point, NJ 08069. www.adamsfuneralhome.org

Ida Lattanzi

February 23, 2023

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