Antoinette Moretti

Antoinette Moretti

Antoinette Scida Moretti (daughter of the late Catherine "Katie" and Pasquale "Patsy" Scida) passed away at 8:00 AM in her home on Staten Island at the age of 91. She was born 2-23-1924 on Walworth Street in Brooklyn and married John Moretti on 1-20-1946 (deceased also at the age of 91 in 12-6-2006) where they lived on Heart Street. In 1953, with 2 children and 1 on the way, Antoinette moved with both of her parents to East 22nd Street. In 1999 she moved to Covington Park in the Huguenot section of Staten Island until her death. Antoinette is pre-deceased by two children Paul and Louise; Two sisters: Marion and Rose Scida and one brother: Dominick Scida. She is survived by four sons: Dominick Joseph, Eugene, John and Peter Moretti; four grandchildren: John Anthony, Eugene, Vincent and Gina Moretti, one great grand child: Angelina Noel Moretti, one brother: Pasquale Scida; with many nieces and nephews.

Interment will be Ocean View Cemetery, Staten Island, N.Y.

The love she had in her walk with the Lord and her faith in Jesus shined in her heart each day. Antoinette celebrated her 90th birthday last year where she was truly "overwhelmed" and wished "a long life to everyone". She had a many talents: wallpaper hanger, painter, dressmaker and above all she was a master baker: cannoli's, cream puffs, fresh whipped cream occasion cakes, French and Italian cookies were among her favorites, all made totally from scratch. She also turned out hand-made ravioli "by the dozen".

Antoinette loved her bothers and sisters in-law dearly and cherished each day she had with them. She was also very fond of her 12 first-cousins which originated in the town of North Adams, MA. A very close relationship was kept with them regardless of the miles in between. Visiting them was her most very "favorite thing to do" (just as it was her husband's).

Rest in peace, and as she always said with love and reverence in her voice "Praise God!".