George DeAngelo, 88, of 23 Francis Avenue, Hamden, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the Hospital of St. Raphael. He was the husband of the late Anna Marie Costa DeAngelo. Born in Southington on January 21, 1923; son of the late Stephen and Mary Maffeo DeAngelo. George was the owner and operator of the former DeAngelo’s Superette and later the former DeAngelo’s Deli of Hamden for over 40 years until his retirement. George served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army during WW II and was a member of the AMVETS. Father of George (Susan) DeAngelo, Dr. William (Jane) DeAngelo and Debra (Frank) Pesticci. Loving companion of many years to Diane Weathers. Grandfather of Christina, Sara and Marissa DeAngelo, Angela and Joseph Pesticci. Great-grandfather of Gabriella. Brother of Virginia Lupee, Louise Barbaro and the late Paul, Margaret, Anthony and Alfred DeAngelo, Esther Peck, Josephine Ferriola and Alice Amarante. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Thursday morning at 9:30. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Rita’s Church at 10:00. Interment with full military honors will follow in Beaverdale Memorial Park. The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 pm.
George was a wonderful person, he will be missed by all that new him, I know Scott and I will. Diane, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I know how much he meant to you, and you to him. You were wonderful to George, and he loved you for it. Stay strong.
Our sincerest condolences. We’ll especially miss some of his story telling at the annual DeAngelo Christmas party.
All of our love and best wishes.
Dear Diane,
Our thoughts and prayer are with you Diane and I hope you know what a kind and loving man George was to you. You were with him for 33 years and you gave him all the love and care which I knew he appreciated. I always loved his laugh and have great memories of all of the grammar school gang getting together. He always had a sparkle in his eye and was always so easy to get along with. I will check in with you this week and remember, even though I live in Florida, I am a phone call away. Love Hutch and Claudyne
I have spent many good times with your Dad and your family…..All very Happy memories…..My deepest sympathy…to Goerge, Billy and Debbie and your families..
A great man, George , passes at 88
This month we all lost a dear friend, a great man, he was 88 years old.
God came for George the other day .
My family always called him uncle George .
From the early days at the grocery store George taught us hard work pays off .
He taught me how to paint and wallpaper when I bought my first home.
Sundays at the Hamden house where George and Billy taught us to swim. Watching TV on one of the first color TV in Connecticut .
George was one of my dads best friends .
George was the force behind us going from renter to home owner .
Our life changed for the best . Thank You George .
He was a dear friend, he was one of a kind
I bow my head and pray.God bless George
My deepest condolences to the DeAngelo family. In the years I got know George I developed a deep respect and admiration for him. He was a true gentleman. At this time of sorrow may you find comfort in the multitude of happy memories and moments George created in our lives. May you find solace knowing that for all that knew him he brought great joy to their lives.