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Margaret Mary Davide, 91

Margaret Mary Davide, 91, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away Dec. 27, 2016, at Guardian Angel Assisted Living. Margaret was born Nov. 27, 1925, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Emanuel and Rosalie Ciccarello.

The oldest of three children, Margaret was raised alongside her sister (Theresa) and brother (Paul) in Brooklyn, N.Y. It was in her high school years at Newton High, that Margaret would meet her future husband Amado John Davide. Coincidently, Margaret was already familiar with him through his younger sister with whom she was friends with in junior high.

After graduation, Margaret and John married and John set off on his career with the Navy. During his years of service, they moved five times from various parts of Ohio, Illinois, Iowa, New York and California. During this time Margaret and John raised six children — two boys (John and Michael) and four girls (Rosemary, Janet, Barbara and Theresa).

While John worked for the Navy, Margaret enjoyed being a stay-at-home mother and was always fond of arts and crafts. She loved being involved with the Catholic Church, Italian Club in California and Post Falls, bowling, Assisted Nursing and various charities. It was after roughly 23 years of service that John retired with the Navy.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Amado John (Johnny) and her daughter, Janet Davide. She is survived by five of her children; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, at Bell Tower Funeral Home, 3398 E. Jenalan Ave., Post Falls. A rosary service will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at St. George Catholic Church, 2010 N. Lucas St., Post Falls. A Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at St. George Catholic Church. Burial will be Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at Lakeside Memorial Cemetery in Folsom, Calif.

Bell Tower Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. You may view her online memorial at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com.