Santamaria, Ida M. (Mosca) of Sagamore Beach, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2023 at the age of 99. Beloved wife of the late Jacob A. Santamaria. Loving sister of Adeline Dolan of Norwood. Loving mother of Caroline Doten of Mansfield, Jacob Santamaria, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Dedham, Madelyn D’ Addario and her husband Robert of Sagamore Beach, and Camille Standley and her husband Dana of Franklin. Cherished Nana of 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Ida worked as an administrative assistant for many years at the American Academy for Arts and Sciences, transcribing documents for the Professors at the Academy. She cherished her summers in Manomet and winters in Clearwater, Florida, always surrounded by family and friends. Ida was a fantastic cook and loved hosting meals for her family. Ida loved to travel. She and her husband cruised the Caribbean Islands as well as trips to Hawaii and Europe with Italy being her favorite place.
A visitation will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., Dedham on Monday, July 24 from 8:30-9:30am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Dedham at 10:00am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment private.