Ida Eccles, 92, passed away peacefully on July 2 in New Milford, NJ. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward James Eccles, and dear mother of Deborah Castano (the late Thomas) of Toms River, NJ and Edward James (Lisa) of Cincinnati, Ohio. She is also survived by four grandchildren and five great grandchildren, and a brother Sebastian Viscuso of Kearny. She was predeceased by a sister Lena Bragg.
She was a wonderful card player and cook and relished making large dinners for her family and friends.
Arrangements are by Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Friends may call on Friday, July 9, beginning at 9 a.m. at the funeral home. Mass will follow the same day at 11 a.m. at St Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Kearny and Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Mausoleum in North Arlington.
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in her name to Safe Haven Farms, a community for adults with autism where her grandson attends. Donations can be made at safehavenfarms.org