To Ida's family and friends,
I regret that I will not be able to attend her memorial service on Sunday, but want to share what I wrote to the University of Delaware staff the day after she passed.:
Ida joined our UD team in January 2023, working primarily on our AP team. She just recently transitioned into a purchasing role, which was, in a sense, going back to her roots. Some of you may know that Ida retired from Rutgers in 2020 after a distinguished 38-year career that included a tenure as the head of the RU-Newark Purchasing Department. My professional relationship with Ida dates back more than a dozen years, and I was thrilled when she expressed an interest in coming out of retirement to help us build our operation here at UD. She was always professional, willing to accept any assignment, and handled her work with attention to detail and efficiency. She will be missed as a part of this team.
Even more so, she will be missed as the sweet, kind person we all knew. Every time I saw her on zoom, Ida had that big smile on her face, we greeted each other warmly, with her replying in that north Jersey accent of hers, "Hey, Dave, how ya doin'?'" I am saddened by her loss.
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Thank you, Ida, for the wonderful memories of love and laughter. May we carry you on with us in our hearts and with what we do 💙
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Sandy and Family, I am truly sorry for the loss of your sister and best friend. There are no words except she will be deeply missed. With Deepest Sympathy, Linda Mogan 💔🙏🏻
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Condolences to the family.
I knew Ida from 50 years ago from First Ave. School.
Always very pleasant and smiling.
May she R.I.P.
Gaetano
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Dear Pat, Stef and Family. I am so very sorry for your loss , Ida was one of the very Best. Iam glad I had the privilege of knowing her and the person she was. God Bless My Prayer are with you. 🙏
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Ida and I worked on projects together at Rutgers. She was so wonderful to be around. She was always smiling and made everyone feel comfortable around her. When she told me that she was retiring, I was sad to see her go but happy to know that she could enjoy more leisure time with family. I am very sad to learn of her passing. Her shining light will continue in the memory of everyone who knew her! Rest in peace, Ida! Thank you for being such a good friend and coworker!
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I'm so very sorry to hear about Ida's passing. I'm so saddened by this. We went to school together. I always remember her smile. She always till now had that same cute smile. I remember our 2nd grade teacher loved her 😁 I believe our teacher wished she had a whole class just like her. She was a sweet little girl that grew up to be a sweet and kind adult. May she rest easy 🙏🏾 gonna way too soon 🙏🏾 😢 💔
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Ida (my beautiful Godmother) was the person to always show up. Throughout the difficult times in my life, I could always count on her to be there (for me, my mom, & my family), to check in, and to simply be an ear to listen. Not only was she there during the rough times, she was always a big supporter of all my accomplishments and always there to celebrate the good things happening in my life. This love she had for me did not just stop with me, but was extended to my two boys and pups. Always checking in, asking for pictures, and always remembering to celebrate their birthdays and holidays. Growing up, my mom would always say “Ida has a heart of gold.” That statement could not be more true. Ida was loving, compassionate, and a beautiful person inside and out. How blessed was I to have Ida as my Godmother!! I will always cherish the memories I have with her. She will be forever in my heart. Sending Pat, Stefanie, Andy, Sandra, Gram, Pop, and all that knew and loved Ida strength and love.
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Idy - May you rest in peace with no worries, alongside our family members who too are so missed. How we looked forward to our Belmar Sand Castle days, the reminiscing & the laughs. Gone too soon, but your family knows you will be watching over them still. Love you, Idy.
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Dinner with the Registrar Girls
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I was heartbroken to hear about Ida's passing, I still can't believe she's gone. Working together at Rutgers Newark at the Registrar's Office, I came to know Ida as a kind, thoughtful, and dedicated person who truly made an impact on those around her. She was one of the Girls Vo Girls, (Essex County Vocational High School), there were many of us at Rutgers Newark. Even though, we went to the same High School, (she graduated in 83 and I in 84), we didn't meet until August 13, 1984, the first day we both started working at the Registrar's Office as Registration Clerks, as of that day we became good friends. I'll never forget that first day, we were both putting away our work baskets at the end of the day in the vault and Ida had the Rutgers seal in her hand, which was made of pure iron and weighed about 5 pounds, she lost her grip on the seal and dropped it, somehow she managed to catch it between her knees, we just burst out laughing, that's what I'll miss most about her, where ever Ida was, there was plenty of laughter. She had a way of bringing warmth and positivity into every space, and I will always remember the conversations and moments we shared.
My heart goes out to her family, friends and everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be greatly missed, but her memory will continue to live on in all of us. Rest in Peace my dear friend.
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Pat, Stef and family, I am deeply sorry to hear the passing of Ida. She sent me the number of Racioppis so I can order and have them ship the taralles. May she RIP
Gen (Dr Castellanos Office)
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