Angelo Charles Brienza

SARANAC -- Mr. Angelo C. "Charlie" Brienza, 67, passed away Oct. 4, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Brooklyn on April 6, 1941, the son of Michael and Mary (Rega) Brienza. He worked for SUNY at Stony Brook as a refrigeration mechanic and was a self-employed contractor under the name of Northern Refrigeration on Long Island and AC Brienza in the North Country. He also worked in the electrical union for Triangle Electrical Systems in Plattsburgh. He was predeceased by his parents and an infant son.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Barbara (Erich) Brienza; his daughter, Sheri, and her husband, Thomas Wypyski of Ottawa; his son, Greg Brienza, and his wife, Linda of Morrisonville; his sister, Teri, and her husband, Michael Moore of Peru; his brother, Michael Brienza of Richmond, Va.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. His beloved grandchildren are Ryan and Alex Brienza and Casimir, Sophia and Annika Wypyski.
Beside being with his family, engaging in lively debates on any subject and all things mechanical, Angelo loved working in the fields and woods and was happiest on his tractor, tending his livestock and clearing brush and trails. Although a strong supporter of gun rights, he gave up hunting for the sport of target shooting many years ago and preferred just watching and admiring the wildlife. And although Angelo was not a member of any church, he strongly believed in creation (Genesis 1:1), that life begins at conception (Psalm 139:14-16) and that man should be a good steward of God's green earth (Genesis 2:15).
There will be no calling hours.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Independence Cemetery in Saranac.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh.
Online condolences and memorial candles may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com.