Ida C. Bell

HERKIMER – Ida Carmella Bell, 100, of Foltsbrook Center , Nursing & Rehabiliation, and a longtime resident of Delrose Lane, East Herkimer, passed away on Tuesday March 26, 2019, in Herkimer.

Mrs. Bell was born on May 27, 1918, in Herkimer , NY to parents Umberto and Adele (Bisceglia) Pietropaoli and received her education in Herkimer schools. She married John A. Bell, on September 7, 1940, a blessed union of 49 years. John passed away in December of 1989. Ida was devoted to her catholic faith and a longtime member of the Church of Sts. Anthony & Joseph. She enjoyed her membership with The Crafty Ladies as well.

She is survived by her son and daughter – in – law, Ralph P. Bell and his wife, Helen, of Black Mountain, North Carolina; a grandson, David Bell, of Pendergrass, Georgia; a brother and sister – in – law, Victor and his wife, Mary Pietropaoli, of Land O’Lakes, Florida; a sister – in – law, Aggie Pietropaoli, of Little Falls; and several nieces and nephews.

Ida was predeceased by sisters Olga Caliguire and Lydia Mascera; and her brother, Carlos “Charles” Pietropaoli.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 9:00 AM, at the Church of Sts. Anthony & Joseph, South Main Street , in Herkimer , NY , with a funeral procession to follow to Mount Olivet Cemetery , Frankfort , NY , where she will be laid to rest beside her beloved John.

The family has been working during this time, with Funeral Directors, Harry J. & Kevin E. Enea and Martin L. Ciaccia, of the Enea Family Funeral Home, 220 North Washington Street , Herkimer , NY (315)866-1011.

To add to Ida’s online memorials, please visit www.eneafamily.com on the Internet.