Ann Didario

Ann T. Didario, 90 years, a lifelong resident of Monroe, MI, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 1:45 AM in the Lutheran Home of Monroe. Born April 2, 1922 in Monroe, Ann was the daughter of the late John and Jennie (Cacioppo) Castellese, Sr. Ann was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Monroe. On June 6, 1946 Ann married her beloved husband Richard E. Didario, Sr. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Monroe. Sadly, Dick preceded her in death on July 13, 2008 after 62 years of marriage. Ann was a member of St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Monroe where she was a member of the Altar Society. Ann was a wonderful homemaker and enjoyed baking reading, cooking, and walking. To Ann, her family was her life and she lived for time spent with them. She was an outstanding wife, mother and grandmother and delighted all with her homemade cookies. Ann also enjoyed the eleven years she worked as a sales clerk at Custer Pharmacy. Ann is survived by her loving children: Richard E. (Cathy) Didario Jr., Christine M. (Steve) McCollum, Thomas M. Didario and Daniel J. (Beth) Didario all of Monroe, twelve cherished grandchildren: Christopher, Timothy, Jennifer, Kellie, Angela, Amy, Alicia, Derek, Shane, Adrienne, Ashleigh, and Chad, fifteen treasured great grandchildren, two brothers: Stephen J. Castellese and Frank J. (Cheech) Castellese both of Monroe and a sister: Theresa S. (Anthony) Bacarella of Monroe, a former daughter in law: Kim Didario of Monroe, a brother in law Theodore Pilat of Monroe and a sister in law Judy Castellese of Monroe. In addition to her husband and parents Ann was preceded in death by an infant son: Michael Didario, two brothers: Alex J. and John Castellese, Jr., and three sisters: Josephine Germani, Mary Pilat and Neva Engel. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5-8 PM and Thursday from 1-8 in the Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd., in Monroe where a scripture service will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday. On Friday, March 8, 2013 she will lie in state at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church from 10:00 AM until Mass of the Resurrection celebrating her life at 11:00 AM. Father James Smalarz, pastor of the church will officiate. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Monroe. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, St. John’s Catholic Church, or The Lutheran Home.