The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) and Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA) are sending their heartfelt condolences to the family of Erminia Matticchio who passed away at the age of 100 on February 14.

She was the mother of Emmy Award-winning television host, author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich.

Matticchio, affectionately known as “Grandma” to fans, was on many of Bastianich’s cooking shows throughout Bastianich’s successful career, including her latest “Eating in with Lidia” PBS special which has responded to the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic.

On February 19, Bastianich announced the sad news on social media: “Our team will be dedicating many of my future posts to her as we get through this difficult time.”

Let’s offer one last salute to Erminia:

 

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