Ida Littera

Ida Littera

Oct 28th, 1928 - May 18th, 2026

It is with indescribable sadness that we announce the passing of this remarkable woman. All who knew my mother understood her incredible kindness and regard for others. She lived an adventurous life, embarking on a voyage from Genoa Italy to the port of Montevideo, Uruguay in 1950 to meet my dad, and start their married life together. They lived there for 14 years before moving and settling in Brooklyn NY. She was a dress maker and loved the trade. Since she was 13, she would help her mother design and make wedding dresses for the people in her town of Bisignano, Calabria, Italy. She loved to travel and her life was an adventure as she describes beautifully in her memoirs:

“ViaggioQuando io era piccola mi piaceva molto viaggiare. Una notte ho sognato un mare grande vicino la cassa, con il cielo azzurro non finiva mai. Con tante barchette che andavano e venivano. Quando sono svegliata ci ho raccontato a mia madre. Lei mi ha detto qualche volta chissà potrebbe viaggiare e conoscere questo mare. Quanto stava sulla nave ricordava quello che mia madre mi aveva detto. Il mio sogno era vera non poteva credere.”

We were with my mom until the very last breath. It was a spiritaiul and peaceful transition. We love you very much mom. Thank you for everything. Hug dad for us!

Visitation will be held on May 22, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Miraglia Funeral Chapels, located at 8519 New Utrecht Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214

A Mass will take place on May 23, 2026, 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church, located at 7201 15th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228

The burial will follow on May 23, 2026, 11:30 AM at Ocean View The Cemetery Beautiful, located at 3315 Amboy Rd, Staten Island, NY 10306.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or your favorite charity.