Ida Fiondella, 94, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away December 3, 2013 at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center.

She was born February 20, 1919 in Lawrence, MA and had been a resident of Vero Beach for 35 years, coming from Bristol, CT.

Mrs. Fiondella was the first police crossing guard for St. Anthony's Grammar School in Bristol and later worked as the Woolworths luncheonette manager in Bristol and Vero Beach.

Following the passing of her husband, Michael Fiondella, Sr. in 1995, she became active around the community. She volunteered at the Indian River County Library, Beachland Elementary School Lunch Program and Riverside Theatre. In 1998, Mrs. Fiondella was awarded Volunteer of the Year for her efforts at Beachland Elementary School. In addition to her volunteer workshe took great pride in cooking for her family and friends.

It seemed that Mrs. Fiondella was always taking care of someone whether it be her landlady, landlord, mother, father, sister or husband. She never complained and seemed to enjoy helping others. Being a strong willed person when she made up her mind there was no changing it.

She was an avid sports fan. Baseball, football or basketball, she was always cheering for her Massachusetts teams.

Mrs. Fiondella is survived by her sons, Edward (Susan) Fiondella of Vero Beach and Michael (DoeAnn) Fiondella of Meriden, CT; brother, Raymond Lorenzetti of Bristol, CT; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10am, Friday, December 6, 2013 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Vero Beach with interment to follow at Crestlawn Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach. An online guestbook may be signed at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.