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Angelo Poffo Obituary

POFFO, Angelo J. 84, of Largo, and formerly of Downers Grove, IL, passed away March 4, 2010. Angelo was a legendary man who is in the Ripley's Believe It or Not for setting a world record of doing 6,033 consecutive sit ups. As a WWII Navy veteran, he continued his life's adventure as a professional wrestler. Angelo is survived by his wife of 61 years, Judy; sons, Randy and Lanny and granddaughter, Magen. Services will take place at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Downers Grove, IL with burial at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL. Moss Feaster Funeral Home Largo 727-562-2080 www.mossfeasterlargo.com

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Mar. 6, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Angelo Poffo

15 Entries

Shirley Morris

February 2, 2020

Angelo, It's doubtful that any of your family will see this after almost 10 years since your passing but I found your name today while reading about Mick Foley and it brought back memories of seeing you wrestle in the small town of Pikeville, Kentucky when I was a young teenager. You were a young man, incredibly handsome, and my very first crush. I'm not sure if I saw you more than once (I am now almost 82) but you made a lifelong impression on me. My oldest son became a huge wrestling fan and we attended many taping sessions at TBS in Atlanta and he attended many matches at the Hampton Coliseum in Virginia before his death. Sorry this is so long but I needed to share these memories. God bless your family. Love, Shirley

Georgetta Smotzer

November 1, 2016

I am sorry for writing this a few years after your passing, but i just found out in reading the story of Randy. I vividly remember you, Randy, Lanny, and Miss E. coming to Fayette Mall in Lexington to eat at the buffet (to fill up on protein) and Randy would stop in the barber shop i worked in for a beard trim. You and your family were so courteous~ polite. The first time i met Randy, I remember asking if you all were weight lifters! ! In a soft voice he stated you were wrestlers. The individuals i worked with about had heart failure for me not knowing who you all were. After trimming Randy's beard for a month i got up the nerve to tell you and Lanny! Im sure it was a good laugh.
Thanks for the memories and rest in peace

Joe Philiponis

November 19, 2014

God Bless you and you family. watchover them with love and pride. youre the greatest

jen van huit

July 7, 2011

well he was a great wrestler and will be sadly missed my prayer's go with him and his family.

Johnna Lewis

March 17, 2010

My heart and prayers go out to all the family. Lanny and Randy you made your Dad proud. He told me so many times when he came to Paducah Ky with ICW. God be with you in this time of grief as He will give you comfort.

Barbara Moch

March 15, 2010

Dear Randy,
Since I can't run into you anymore in the elevator or the garage, this becomes the only way to send my condolences to you on the loss of your beloved father. I know how much he meant to you. My sincere sympathy to you and yours.

Scott Pope

March 14, 2010

Dear Poffo family, Deepest sympathy to you on the passing of Angelo Poffo, I enjoyed the stories my grandfather ( Antonio Papa )told me about his cousin. My condolences

Tom Zimmer

March 12, 2010

Dear Randy, Today I read a wonderful article on your Dad, and am sorry to hear of his passing. What a tremendous man he must have been as your father and role model for life. It was ironic that he to was a baseball player in college when getting beaned in the head, and in turn that lead him into wrestling. How proud he must have been of you and your brother and how well you both did in the pro wrestling circuit. From an old ball player to another, my condolences to you, your brother Lanny, and your mother Judy.
Tom Zimmer - M.L. Scout, S.F.Giants

DAVID SAVAGE

March 8, 2010

MY CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO THE POFFO FAMILY WE ARE SADDENED ABOUT THE PASSING OF ANGELO I REMEMBER WATCHING HIM WRESTLE WHEN I WAS YOUNG AND THEN LENNY & RANDY I EVEN NAMED MY SON AFTER RANDYS STAGE NAME RANDY SAVAGE WHICH MY SON MET RANDY IN DAYTON OHIO HE WAS A NICE GENTLEMAN MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL IN YOUR TIME OF NEED (DAVID ,TAMARA,JULIE,RANDY - THE SAVAGES FROM FRANKLIN,OHIO 45005

Daniel Salemme

March 8, 2010

Condolences to the Poffo Family. Angelo was one of the best in the business. As a fan I remember him in the 60's with Chris Markoff on T.V. , or doing Candor Electric commercials during Bob Luce wrestling. A great wrestler and entertainer. God Bless you, Mr. Poffo, you will be missed.

March 8, 2010

Condolences to the Poffo family from the Brown family. We share in your grief for a man who was much loved not only by his family, but also by his many friends.

- Bob, Judi, Chris, Nic & Cooper

Richard Panek

March 6, 2010

Condolences to all the Poffo family.

Rose and Bill Shapera

March 6, 2010

Dear Judy, Randy, Lanny and Magen,

We are both very saddened to hear of Angie' passing. He was always so friendly and chreerful.

We all go back a long way together. Judy,we remember attending your wedding to Angie!

Love.
Cousin Rose and Bill

ROSE WALSH

March 6, 2010

MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO JUDY AND FAMILY, ON THE LOSS OF THEIR LOVED ONE. HE WILL BE TRULEY MISSED. JUDY YOU AND ANGELO YEARS AGO BROUGHT BOOKS OF LANNY AND ANGELOS RIPLEY'S PAPERS TO MY HOUSE IN DUNEDIN TO HAND OUT TO THE CHILDREN. I ALWAY'S BROUGHT A HUGE AMOUNT OF CHILDREN TO THE WRESTLING MATCHES AND MET ANGELO THERE. I WAS HONORED WHEN ANGELO CALLED ME UP AND SAID HE WOULD HAND DELIVER THE BOOKS TO MY HOUSE. I CAME OUT TO THE CAR AND MET YOU. WHAT A WONDERFUL COUPLE. VERY HONERED TO HAVE MET BOTH OF YOU. AND I THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR BEING THERE FOR ALL THE CHILDREN. GOT TO KNOW HIM THROUGH FRED CRIVELLO. VERY SAD TO HERE ABOUT ANG. MY LOVE AND RESPECT TO THE FAMILY. ROSE

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