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Angelo Grova

Santa Cruz, California

1944 - 2019

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Angelo GrovaJan. 11, 1944 - July 13, 2019Resident of Santa CruzAngelo Grova passed away peacefully on July 13th, surrounded by the love of family and friends.Born in Sciacca, Sicily in 1944, Angelo moved to Little Italy in New York City with his father at the age of 4. He served in the army as...

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I have fond memories of having a bite after class with a few students and ANGE. He was so much fun to be around, I am happy to have taken his class. Rest in bliss my friend and mentor.

Angelo, RIP. You will be missed. May Kitigarba look down upon us all. Tom D.

Oh no!! Oh no!! Oh no!! I had not heard. I am so sad, as I know his many friends and family are. He was bigger than life. One of those I was sure would go on forever. He was the highlight of every First Friday. Richard and I always made him our last stop, bringing a bottle wine to share and enjoy his stories and his laughter...especially those stories his buddies would share about their wild adventures in their "younger" days. He touched so many with his art and his events, and they...

Hey Angelo, why did you leave us alone? You were such a bigger than life guy, so creative and can-do. i'm glad you left behind so many cool things to remember you by and touched and inspired so many lives, including mine
sorry you slipped away before i got to bs with you one last time...

Condolences to Angelo's Family and Friends.
RIP con gli altri angeli, Angelo.

I'm so sad to hear about Angelo's passing. Angelo was one of my favorite customers during the years I worked at Peet's Downtown. He was always so kind, compassionate, incredibly generous, and really cared about everyone. I loved speaking with him every day and I know with all my heart his kind spirit will be missed by the entire Santa Cruz community -- and beyond. I haven't lived in Santa Cruz in 3 years and I still think of Angelo and his kindness frequently. My condolences and love to his...

A dear friend and art conspirator will be missed for evermore, RIP Angelo.

Angelo had a big personality and a set of skills that allowed him to do it all. I miss him deeply as a friend, artist, and teacher.

Angelo had a big personality and a set of skills that allowed him to do it all. I miss him deeply as a friend, artist, and teacher.