Anthony E. Angelillo

1943 - 2015

Anthony E. "Tony" Angelillo, 72, of Farmington, husband of Jane (Mathewson) Angelillo, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 22, 2015 surrounded by his loving wife and children. Born January 25, 1943 in New Britain, son of the late Louis and Dorothy (Zoccoli) Angelillo, he moved to Hampton, CT with his family for several years and has resided in Farmington for the last 30 some years. Tony was a United States Army veteran having served with the 82nd Airborne during the Cuban Missile Crisis into the Vietnam War Era. He was a self-employed contractor for many years and retired from AAA Trucking Co. as a professional truck driver. In his younger years, Tony belonged to the Boys Club of Hartford and competed as a heavyweight top contender for the Golden Gloves Division. His passions were hunting, fishing and boating, he had a great love for his dogs and most especially enjoyed spending time with his wife and family. He belonged to the Pennsylvania 1000 Yard Benchrest Club and the Metacon Gun Club. Besides his beloved wife Jane, he is survived by his loving family, his children, Laurel Dellacono and her husband Dr. Frank Dellacono of Stonington, Anthony Angelillo Jr. of Farmington, Edward Angelillo and his wife Elizabeth of Farmington, Stephen Angelillo and his wife Suzanne of Farmington, his grandchildren, Benjamin, Gabriella and Lukas Dellacono, Savanah and Gianna Angelillo, Madison Angelillo and Noelle Langevin-Angelillo, his brothers, Louis Angelillo Sr., and his wife Marianne of Meriden, Richard Angelillo Sr., and his wife Charlotte of Bristol, his brothers-in-law, Daniel Mathewson and his wife Elaine of South Windsor, Michael Mathewson of New Britain and many nieces and nephews. He was our strength and protector and fought a courageous battle until the very end. We will miss him deeply. The family would like to thank Dr. Clement and the Oncology staff at UCONN and Dr. Chao and the VA Oncology Center in West Haven. A special thank you to Linda Comandini from McLean Hospice for her compassionate loving care. Friends may call at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main St., Rt. 4, Unionville on Thursday (Oct. 29) from 5:00-8:00pm. Funeral procession from The Ahern Funeral Home will be Friday (Oct. 30) at 9:15am followed by the Funeral Liturgy in the Church of St. Patrick, Main St., Farmington at 10:00am. Burial with full military honors will be in Riverside Cemetery, Farmington. To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.ahernfuneralhome.com.