ANGELO V. SQUATRITO

1948 - 2017

SQUATRITO, Angelo V. Executive Director, Jeff Industries Of Jupiter, Florida, formerly of Everett, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife, niece and nephew on August 16, 2017 after a brave battle with cancer for the past 2 ½ years. Beloved husband of Jean Squatrito, loving son of the late Leo and Jennie Squatrito, dear brother of Francis Paul Squatrito and his wife, Marguerite of Melrose and the late Joseph, Leo, Anthony and Grace Pace and her surviving husband, James of Lynnfield. Loving son-in-law of Dee Beeman, brother-in-law of Jerry Beeman and his wife Vicki. Grandfather to Kaitlyn, Stephen and Kameron, and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Lifelong and devoted friend to Ray C. Cosby. His family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. James Harris and his staff at the Florida Cancer Center and the Trustbridge Hospice, Sunflower group. Angelo, retired from Jeff Industries, was the first Executive Director starting in 1986. He developed his "Zero-Pressure Positive Response" mental health rehabilitation program model into a nationally recognized model. This small program grew under his vision and leadership to become a multi program mental health program incubator/agency that was recognized as a leader in the psychosocial field. Angelo served on three State and local gubernatorial appointed special task forces and numerous committees. He was a long time Board Member and past President of the State of Florida's chapter of the International Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (IASPRS). He was also a founding member and past President of the Palm Beach County Charter School Association. In 2001 the Palm Beach Post nominated him as one of the 100 most influential persons in Palm Beach County over the last 100 years. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Angelo's visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) EVERETT, Tuesday, Aug. 22 from 4-8 p.m. His funeral will be from the funeral home on Wednesday at 10 followed by a funeral Mass in St. Anthony's Church, 38 Oakes St., Everett, at 11 a.m. Entombment Woodlawn Cemetery Community Mausoleum, Everett. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Angelo's memory to Jeff Industries would be appreciated. Please make checks payable to Jeff Industries, Inc. and mail to 113 East Coast Avenue, Hypoluxo, FL 33462 or go to http://www.jeffindustries.org and click on "Donate Now" to the right of the page. Parking with attendants on duty. Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home Everett 617.387.3120