Angelo Chiarella

Dear Mrs. Chiarella, and family,
My sister, Darlene, who still lives in Rochester, e-mailed me with the sad news of Angelo's passing.
Darlene and I are Charlie Barone's twins, and we practically grew up around Angelo. We were attending Our Lady of Mercy High School when Dad was at the Midtown Plaza. I smile, now, when I remember the the times Angelo, or Mr. Grossman, would find us around the Plaza, making sure we were ok...always looking out for Charlie's daughters.
My Dad was...

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I grew up with Pete and would babysit for Bruce and Gail when they lived in your home on Vick Park B. Usually one of the Chiarella brothers or Angelo would pop up the back stairs to say hello! I know you have each other and your memories to comfort you at this time.

Dear Winnifred and "boys"
(you are still the little boys I knew and loved) I was so sad to hear the new Angelo passed away ; I have so good memories of this time passed with all of you,Angelo so cheerfull . Be sure I know what you may feel at this time, Jean-Jacques, my husband, died 3 years ago; you'll see, our beloved stay with us, but in an other manner .With all kind regards and my prayers for Him and your family
Anne Dailloux Dassonville

A message from Barbara V. told me about the sad news.
Anne and I remember Angelo as such a cheerful, warm and witty man.
A memorable 4th of july in the country comes to my mind.
Winifred, Tom, Frank and Peter, we have not seen each other for so long but please be assured of my sympathy and my prayers.
Fondly
Martine Dassonville Straetmans

Winnie, As the last Chief Engineer of Midtown Plaza, I hold the upmost respect and gratitude for Angelo allowing me to succeed in my career. I will always appreciate the tireless work that Ange did for Midtown. I feel that it is a shame that the Plaza will soon be demolished, however I will always remember what Angelo did for the complex and for Rochester. What an inspiration he was. He shall not be forgotten. God Bless!!

Dave Manioci

Dear Winnie,

We were saddened to hear of Angelo's death. Not only was he my "boss",
but also my good friend. I worked closely with Angelo for almost 15 years and through the years admired his ability to solve difficult problems.

After leaving Midtown, we moved to Sarasota, Florida. I tried to keep in
touch with you. I heard of Angelo's stroke and just couldn't believe such a vibrant person was so changed. When you came to St. Petersburg, Florida for a vacation Bib and I...

Hello Winnie, Tom, Frank & Peter plus rest of the family whom I do not know. Spent good part of my career at Midtown under Angelo guidance. Sad to learn of his death, please except my condolence

Dear Winnifred, Tom, Frank, and Peter,

I was so deeply saddened to hear of Angelo's death. It almost feels like I have lost an uncle! I remember so well the times we have spent together as families while we were growing up in Rochester. Angelo was always so jolly and accommodating to our gaggle of teens and youngsters. I will always remember adventures at the farm, Thanksgiving Day marches to Cobbs Hill, and chatty rides home after a long evening of babysitting at your home. My...

Dear "Mrs. C", Tom, Frank and Peter,

I'm really at a loss for words at the moment - and that is not usually a problem for me. Suffice it to say that Angelo had a strong influence on me throughout my life. So many of the life lessons learned in my formative years, were learned in Angelo's presence, and by his good examples. This is a heavy blow to me in a year already too full of them.

I am sorry.