April 1, 2020
Ingemi, Pauline
Pauline (Lo Verde) Ingemi- of Norwood since 1950, passed away on March 26, with her family by her side. She was 97. Born in Palemo, Sicily, the daughter of Salvatore and Maria (Domenichelli) Lo Verde. Emigrating from Italy in 1942, Pauline lived in New York, and worked as a seamstress. She met and married the late Pasquale P. Ingemi, and they moved to Roslindale, MA. Later, after moving to Norwood, she started her own seamstress business in South Norwood. After she closed the shop, she produced piece work for a company on Tremont St., and she continued to make garments and do alterations from her home. Her family was her greatest pride. All of her grandchildren loved spending time with her, and would occasionally live with her. Pauline’s children lovingly speak of their mother with respect and pride when they tell the story of her coming to a new country as a young girl, learning a new language, starting and managing her own business, and raising her children. Pauline was the beloved mother of Michael J. Ingemi and his wife Irene of Norwood, Peter P. Ingemi of Springhill, FL, Janet O’Connor and her husband Ed of Carver and Paula Stroshine of Wrentham. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren; Edward C. O’Connor and wife Rachel, Geoffrey O’Connor and wife Carol Baldwin, Julianne O’Connor, James Allen, Angela Allen-Plunket and her husband Robert Plunket, Paul Ingemi, Amanda Ingemi and her spouse Victoria Joseph and 4 great grandchildren; Casey O’Connor, Thomas O’Connor, Rory O’Connor and Vanessa Plunket. Pauline was predeceased by her siblings; Gaspare Lo Verde, Frances Sturniolo and Rose Trigili. A private burial was held in Highland Cemetery, Norwood. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pauline’s name can be made to the Ecumenical Community Food Pantry of Norwood, Inc., 150 Chapel Street, Norwood, MA 02062 or online at https://norwoodpantry.org/
Comments(5)
Aunt Lena will be missed by my family. I was fortunate enough to have her alter my mother’s wedding dress and make my veil. A piece of my veil will be sewn into my daughter Katrina’s dress. She will always hold a special place in my heart.
Aunt Lena, Your smile and loving nature will so be missed. I will treasure my wedding gown that you made me forever. Please rest in peace and know you were loved.
Mrs Ingemi was such a sweet kind woman !
First met her when I babysat her grandchildren Paul and Amanda day
She made my wedding veil , my daughter’s baptism dress, many dresses and outfits for myself
She was my mom’s tailor and then became a close friend
I use to love to go to her house and see her rabbits and she loved sharing pictures of her children and grandchildren
I’ll never forget the time when my daughter was four or five she said to her when are you going to grow up?
Since she was so tiny ! She will always hold a special place in my mother and I hearts
Prayers to the family
A very lovely lady. Always enjoyed our conversations. Mrs. Ingemi has also did some alterations for me many years ago. My deepest sympathy to the Ingemi family.
Love, Barb
Dearest Aunt Lena,
My heart is filled with joy knowing you are with God and your two other sisters. My mom Frances and Aunt Rose, you three sisters made such wonderful families. I’m so sorry I was not able to see you off or as often as time passed. But knowing I had such a loving influence in my life is giving me strength and direction as I deal with personal issues of my own and with my family. I pray for your guidance as I pray for Mom and Aunt Rose.
Lovingly,
David