Angelo Lorenzo Marostica Jr.

Angelo Lorenzo Marostica Jr. Aug. 20, 1930 - April 20, 2011 Angelo Lorenzo Marostica, Jr., 80 of Parma, passed away April 20, 2011of natural causes while comforted by family. He was born August 20, 1930 in Iliff, Colorado to Marie and Angelo Lorenzo, Sr. He had 7 siblings. The Marostica, Sr. family settled in the Apple Valley area in the 1930's. Angelo graduated from Parma High School in 1949, and enjoyed boxing and acting. After, he worked on the family farm. He married Viola Jean Hendrickson in Florence, Montana on August 22, 1954, and shortly after they too settled in Apple Valley. Angelo and Viola had six beloved children, Ronald, Valerie, Kenneth, Angelo III (Tyke), Jill and Judy. He is survived by his wife, Viola Jean; children, Ronald Marostica, Valerie Zuckman (Scott), Tyke Marostica (Tina), Judy Marostica (Mike Gill), and Jill Marostica (Danny de la Cruz); sisters, Julia Robinson, Rose Marie Mansacola, 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth. Angelo will be remembered for his sense of humor which he shared at every opportunity, his willingness to help friends and neighbors, pride in his Italian heritage, and love for his family. He worked hard his entire life, and when he retired said, "They put me out to pasture, but there isn't any fence." A memorial will be held in July at the family ranch in Montana, details to follow at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. Memories and condolences may be made to the family through their online tribute page at www.dakanfuneralchapel.com The family would like to thank the staff of Payette Care and Rehab and Owyhee Care Center; and especially wish to express our gratitude to Kevin and Bud of Legacy Hospice for the exceptional care for Angelo and support they provided for the family over the past year. We also wish to thank his nephew and niece, John and Liz Bolitho for taking Angelo to Montana for a family gathering last summer. -VENI VIDI VICI