Ida, you raised a wonderful daughter (Ann). Ann and her husband, Kevin, are wonderful, thoughtful and generous friends and neighbors. They have raised three lovely children. You have much to be proud of.....

Ann, Kevin. Jeff, Kelly and Megan,
I was so sorry to hear about Ida’s passing. Sending sympathy and love to you all during this sad time.
Love,
Maureen💕

Dear McCarthy Family,
Sending you our sympathies during this difficult time.
Barbara Daly-Byrnes and Kevin Byrnes

Dear Joey and Helayne,
We were so sorry to hear of Ida’s passing. Please accept our condolences. She was a beautiful person. She and Henry endured much in their earlier lives - too much. They came to this country, raised a beautiful family, became a part of their community that they cared for so much, and educated so many along the way. Their legacy is their children, their grandchildren and great grandchildren. May both of their memories be for a blessing.

Dear Joe and Helayne, Josh, Rebecca and Jacob - I'm so sorry for your loss of a mother and grandmother during this stressful season, but it's comforting that she'll be in your hearts forever, along with Henry. A few days before hearing of Ida's passing I had picked up my recently purchased local Greek recipe book and found what I was looking for: Ida's famous cookies (I'm making the Festival Koulourakia) that our family loved when she visited Santa Monica. As a non-Jew I was so honored (along with Fred, a Jew) to be included in the holiday dinners and getting to know Henry and Ida, she always amazed me with her youthful energy and devotion to family. I'll be honoring her when I share her cookies (and her story) to friends this holiday season. May she rest in peace next to Henry. Much Love, Bonnie

i was so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing...Your mom and father were a big part of our family. Your mom always had a great smile and was a wonderful baker...She will be missed.

Sincerely, Marilyn Klein Scheinblum

So many beautiful memories of so many good times together with Ida and Henry are flooding my heart as I read the beautiful tribute to a great lady, your mother, Ida. When I met my late husband, Tom Yalanis, he introduced me to your warm, welcoming and loving family and their wonderful group of close friends. All of the good times, of course, included Israeli and Greek music and dancing!
Esterina, Joe and Annie, and your families, I hope you find comfort in knowing what a remarkable couple your parents were, how proud they were of all of you, and how much they loved you. I feel privileged to have known both of them. I wish you all the love you need to find peace.
Sending you love, Melanie Yalanis

Dear Ann and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your mother's passing.
Hoping you can hold on to all the good memories.
Sending you a virtual hug.
Rachel and Anita

Dear Joey ,
My condolences on the passing of your beloved mother. My all your wonderful memories of your mother always be a blessing to you and your family.
Judi

Dear Esther, Joe and Anne,
I am so saddened by the passing of Ida. Your mom and dad are so much part of my children Joshua and Shira growing up across the street on Lyman Road. They would cross the street saying “going to get cookies at Ida”. Every visit we have together your parents are always part of our conversations. I loved how your father brought humor to everything, how he teased her with much love . For me they were my European parents here in America. I miss them a lot.

Dear Esterina, Joe, and Annie,
I was so saddened to learn of your beloved mother grandmother and great grandmothers passing, Ida was a beautiful ,warm and loving woman. She never came to my parents without a plate of Ida's cookies ! Her love for your dad and her children was unsurpassed. I know how much you will miss her and I can only hope knowing she is once again with him will make your grief that much easier .Baruch Dayan HaEmet may the memories sustain you.
Much love, Michele and Bruce

Sending my condolences to the Levy/McCarthy family during this difficult time.

Esterina, Joe, Annie and families
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your mom, grandmother and great grandmother. My wonderful memories of her and your dad will be forever in my heart. From 31 Lyman to Boynton Beach, your mom was an amazing hostess, made everyone welcome as if they were own. She thought me to enjoy okra and of course Ida’s cookies were bar none. May she Rest In Peace with her beloved Henry.

Ida and Henry came to this country on the same boat as my family in 1951 from Greece.She was a dear friend of my mom's as was Henry.They were kind,generous,and Henry was instrumental in enlightening others of the Salonika atrociities of WW II.Both will be missed.We extend our sympathies to Esther,Joe,and Anne,May Ida's spirit live on forever.

May her memory be a blessing to your family. Please accept my condolences.
Vivianne

I am sending condolences on the loss of your lovely Mom and Grandmother. She seems like quite a lady and certainly seems to have made the world a better place. My thoughts are with you! Stacy Smith

Sending our condolences to the Levy Family.

Dearest Joe, Helayne and Family,
I am sorry. We send our deepest condolences. I met your mother in 1978. She made me feel loved and welcomed into her beautiful home. And just like the obit said, she welcomed me and my husband, Gordon, to a loving Seder. She cared for everyone at that table. Mrs. Levy was well loved. Give Mr. Levy a kiss from me. May you Rest In Peace. Love, Marjee & Gordon

Joe: My deepest sympathies to you, your sisters and your family. Your mother was a wonderful person. Lots of great memories from Lyman Rd.
-Mickey

Sorry to hear about Ida. We have known her for so many years as part of our Holocaust family. Ida was a fun loving person and will be missed. Donna and Roman

Esther, Joe, Anne and your families. I’m saddened and so very sorry about your dear Mom. My heart breaks for all of you. When I would visit her at SummerWood she would always tell me how much she missed your Dad. I hope you find comfort in knowing they’re together again.

Esther, So sorry to hear about your Mom. I know she loved "My Esther" and will be missed. It was nice seeing you at the KP reunion. Take care of yourself during this sad time. Love, Carol