Ida Dusi

    Ida Dusi died peacefully on March 13, 2024, surrounded by her family.

   She was born in Ono Degno, Italy on March 26, 1924, to Gian Maria and Caterina Dusina. She married Lorenzo Dusi in 1948.

   In 1955 they immigrated to the United States with four children. Thanks to the sponsorship of her sister Mary (Joe) Bacchetti. Their fifth child was born in Modesto while they were working on Primo Freddi’s ranch.

   The family settled in downtown Modesto in 1958 close to St. Stanislaus Church, where she attended daily mass. Ida’s Catholic faith and her family were the most important aspects of her life.

      She was an active member of the Italian Catholic Federation Branch #48 and St. Stanislaus Church.

   Ida continued her career as a seamstress having many clients who became longtime friends. She especially enjoyed sewing and knitting for her family. Each person received unique, personalized items.

   She was also a seasonal cannery worker for Stanislaus Foods until she retired.

     Ida enjoyed cooking rustic traditional foods from Ono Degno. She loved cooking polenta, gnocchi, frittatas, pasta, and biscotti for her family and friends. If you stopped by unexpectedly, she would have food on the table in no time.

   Ida was preceded in death by her husband Lorenzo on January 18, 2007. They were married for 58 years.

   She is survived by her children: Claudio (Esther), Ada Dusi, Adriano (Su), Marco (Maria), and Anna Vieira (Don).

   She is also survived by her grandchildren: Erica, Adam, Anna, Olivia, Lisa, Lauren, and Anthony. And her great-grandchildren: Ellie, Caleb, Enzo, Dean, Gracie, Noah, Lucas, Alexandra, and Oliver.

   Visitation and Rosary is on Friday, March 22 from 9am – 11am at Franklin and Downs Funeral Homes, 1050 McHenry Avenue, Modesto. The Mass will be held on Monday, March 25th at 10am at St. Stanislaus Church, 709 J Street, Modesto.

   In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Stanislaus Church or St. Stanislaus School.

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