Ida Marie Handy
March 7, 2022
Ida Marie Handy, 98, of New Rochelle passed away on March 7, 2022. Born, raised and educated in New Rochelle, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Christina Mandarano. Ida was born in her New Rochelle home at 1-1/2lbs and was incubated in a shoe box in the family's oven. She was the bookkeeper in the Handy family Powder Puff Business for many years and then as a payroll clerk for Macy's in White Plains. On July 18, 1953 Ida married John K. Handy Jr. She was an avid knitter and everyone who knew her was the recipient of one or more of her creations. Ida also loved to cook and tend to her numerous African Violets. She enjoyed spending many years on Block Island, RI growing vegetables and flowers which she shared with her neighbors. Ida supported Boys Town, The Humane Society and the Law Enforcement Memorial Fund. She is survived by her daughter Viola Marie (Thomas) Powrie, brother Ted (Pat) Mandarano and 13 nieces and nephews and their children. Ida was predeceased by her siblings Nancy (Tony) Sinopoli, Marie (Wally) Accocella, Fanny (Joe) Lanza, Pat (Jean) Mandarano and Hank (Ceil) Mandarano. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the New Rochelle Humane Society Mass of the Resurrection 10 AM Friday Sacred Heart Church, Dobbs Ferry. Visiting 4-8pm Thursday Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home, Dobbs Ferry.
Ida Marie Handy, 98, of New Rochelle passed away on March 7, 2022. Born, raised and educated in New Rochelle, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Christina Mandarano. Ida was born in her New Rochelle home at 1-1/2lbs and was incubated... View Obituary & Service Information