Ida Iannetta Coletta's Obituary
Mrs. Ida Iannetta Coletta, 88, of Ennice, NC passed away peacefully, on November 14, 2013, with her family by her side. She was born in Viticuso, Italy on October 22, 1925. She married Rufino Coletta and together with their children, immigrated to the United States. She worked at Burlington Industries in Durham for 29 years. Following her husband's death, she relocated to Ennice, NC where she spent several years as a volunteer grandmother for Firehouse Preschool, at the age of 75. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Coletta was also preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Carina Mancone. She is survived by one sister, Filomena Caravaggio, one brother & sister-in-law, Silvio & Flora Iannetta, and one sister-in-law, Maria Cascarino, all of Italy, 9 nieces and nephews in Italy and many cousins in Italy and Canada. She is also survived by three daughters and sons-in-law: Emily & Rick Stallings of Durham, NC, Mary & Tom Toliver of Ennice, NC, and Anna & Jeff Jones of Durham, NC; one son and daughter-in-law, Ugo & Sandy Coletta of Siler City, NC; 6 Grandchildren: Angie & Scott Buettner, Cliff & Lori Toliver, Matt Toliver Adam & Hannah Stallings, Michael Coletta, & Nathan and April Coletta; 8 great-grandchildren: William & Owen Buettner, Kannon Toliver, Andrew, Luke, Breleigh, & Anna Coletta, and Baby Stallings, expected in May. Mrs. Coletta was devoted to her Catholic faith and was an inspiration to all who knew her. Her greatest joy in this life was spending time with her family and special friends, sharing her love of cooking and gardening. A Memorial Service will be held in Durham at St. Matthew Catholic Church on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Medi-Home Hospice of Alleghany, PO Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675 or St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church, P.O. Box 367, Sparta, NC 28675. James Funeral Home of Huntersville, NC is serving the family of Mrs. Coletta and online condolences can be made to jamesfuneralhomelkn.com
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