Ida (Cuddemi) LaRiccia, age 90, died peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, in Boston, at Massachusetts General Hospital, following a very brief illness.
Ida was a loving sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. Born and raised in the North End of Boston, and a resident of Somerville for the past 57 years, Ida was loved by all.
Survived by her children: Joseph LaRiccia and wife Denise of Stoneham, Salvatore LaRiccia of Somerville, Patricia Majeski of Plymouth, and Joanne LaRiccia of Somerville; grandchildren: Leah, Michael, Vicki, Katie, J.J., and Daniel; great-grandchildren: Michael and Simon; sister: Rose Dell'Orfano and husband Angelo of Everett. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, Victor and sister, Mary. She eternally loved Victor, and is now reunited with him in heaven.
Ida was proud of her Italian heritage and was faithfully connected to God, never missing weekly Mass. She was educated in Boston's North End and always spoke proudly of the double-promotion she received in elementary school. Ida will be remembered by her lovely smile, delicious meals, kind heart, and thoughtful storytelling. She worked as a seamstress, served as the ambassador to Boston's waterfront at the family-owned souvenir stand, and most recently worked at the Somerville polls at each election. She had a gentle soul and will be greatly missed.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St. MEDFORD, Saturday, January 26th at 8:45 AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Leonard Church, Hanover St. Boston at 9:45 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.