Ida Bonofiglio

Ida Bonofiglio,

81, of Lima, OH, passed away at 4:44 a.m. on Friday, February 3, 2017, at Lima Convalescent Home.

Ida was born on April 5, 1935, and was the 3rd child born to Virginia and Giovanni DeRose in Borgo Partenope (Cosenza), Italy. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Bonofiglio, of 52 years, both her parents, her sisters, Maria, Gina, brother, Frangino DeRose, brother-in-laws, Santo Pecora, Luigi Bonofiglio, Tony Bonfiglio and sister-in-laws, Sara, Maria Bonofiglio, Francis Bonfiglio and nephew/Godson, Joseph Scornaienchi. She is survived by her children, Tony (Lisa) Bonofiglio , Paolina, (Nick) Anthony, and John Bonofiglio, grandchildren, Jacob, Nathan and Samuel Bonofiglio and Christopher and Rachel Anthony. She is also survived by her sisters, Concetta Pecora and Rita (Aurelio) Ferrantone and brothers, Ippolito and Tony (Francesca) DeRose; three brother-in-laws, Guido, Aldo (Sylvanna) and Mario (Iole) Bonofiglio. She will be sadly missed by many more aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Ida, was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, Nonna, sister, aunt, niece and a very devoted friend. She lived her first 24 years in a small town in Italy. She lived with her parents and 4 sisters and 3 brothers on a farm, in a small 2 bedroom house that had no running water. At age 25, she moved to Canada with some family members in search of a better life. There she lived with over 15 of her extended family members in the same house. She had very fond memories of this time in her life. She obtained a job working at a paper factory for 25 cents/hour and soon showed her great work ethic by being promoted.

She met her husband, Joe in 1962 and they were married a year later. She moved to the United States in August of 1963. This was a challenging time for her since she could not speak English. Ida, however, continued to stay close to her families in Italy and Canada, by correspondence and yearly vacations to Canada. She was a wonderful mother, homemaker and the consummate host. No one ever left her house hungry. She loved to volunteer at St. Gerard's school and the church and did so for many years. She also had a passion for her family, friends, gardening, flowers and photography.

The family will receive friends from 3 pm - 7 pm with a rosary said at 7 pm. on Friday, February 10, 2017, at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home (www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com), 920 N. Cable Road, Lima, Ohio 45805.

A mass of Christian burial will begin at 11 a.m on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at St. Gerard's Catholic Church. Entombment will be in Gethsemani Cementery, Lima, Ohio.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ida's name to St. Gerard's Church, 240 W. Robb Avenue, Lima, Ohio 45801 or Lima Central Catholic High School, 720 S. Cable Rd., Lima Ohio 45805 or St. Rita's Hospice of Lima, 959 W. North St. Lima, Ohio 45805.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com

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