Ida Edith Curtis' Obituary
Ida Edith (Napolitano) Curtis, age 96, of Grand Haven, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020, at her granddaughter’s home in Grand Haven.
Mama was born February 16,1924, in Boston MA, to Salvatore and Susie (Anaconey) Napolitano.
Mama married Glen Robert Curtis, Sr. on July 20,1942, in Boston, MA taking vows which lasted for "71" years.
Mama “Mrs. Curtis” so enjoyed dancing with "The Love of Her Life." It was not unusual to see the dance floor cleared, as strangers watched in awe!
Mama's passion for cooking, told a story of a compassionate and loving woman, who has fed hobo's at her own back door and so many more.
Mama was a "Prayer Warrior."
With such unconditional love for all!
She loved the Lord and her family more than life itself!
Mama you are already so greatly missed and loved by each of us.
Four daughters: Velma (Phil) Derosia of Gatlinburg, TN, Nancy Cook of Orlando, Fl., Charmaine Curtis of Grand Haven, MI, Theresa (Bob) Brown of Bangor, MI; two sons, Glen Curtis Jr. of Kentucky and Dennis Curtis of Grand Haven, MI, 11 granddaughters;13 grandsons; 58 great-grandchildren;19 great-great-grandchildren.
Ida was preceded in death by her loving husband of 71 years, one grandson, four sisters, and three brothers.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Catholic Church with Rev. Norm Droski as celebrant. Friends may meet the family 4-8 p.m. Tuesday (tonight) July 14, at The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417 and one hour prior to the mass at church. Due to the Covid-19 virus please wear a mask if you will be attending the visitation or the mass at church. Interment will be in Lake Forest Cemetery. Memorial contributions to St. Patrick – St. Anthony Parish Food Pantry are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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