Anthony Venanzio "Vinnie" D'Angelo

Anthony Venanzio "Vinnie" D'Angelo, 91 of Rocky Hill, loving and devoted husband of Lina (Quattrocchi) D'Angelo for 63 years, died peacefully on Friday, April 13, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital comforted by his family. He was born November 6, 1926 in Pratola Peligna, Province of L'Aquila, in the Abruzzo region of Italy and was the son of the late Franco and Giovanna (DiCioccio) D'Angelo. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific (Okinawa, Saipan and Tinian). He owned Vinnie's Auto Parts for many years servicing automotive businesses in the Greater Hartford area. More recently, he greatly enjoyed his position at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell. He was a charter member of UNICO National and a member of the Elks. In addition, he served as Chairman of Planning and Zoning in Rocky Hill for many years. He is survived by his wife Lina, and his four children, Francis D'Angelo and wife Joyce of Cromwell, Patricia Sutton and husband Richard of Rocky Hill, Jean Haslam and husband Bruce of Rocky Hill, Elaine D'Angelo and Thomas Klecha of Cromwell, 13 grandchildren: Lisa Torneo and Patrick, Laura Aylward and Keith, Michele D'Angelo, Jill Lazzaro and Anthony, Michael D'Angelo and Fylliccia, Jeffrey Sutton and Jessica, James Sutton and Eva, Daniel Haslam and Katharine, Thomas Haslam and Karen, Lindsey Merli and Dennis, Brittany Begen and Kelley, Tyler Begen, Tanner Begen, and 26 great-grandchildren: Dillon, Vince, Angelina, and Nico Torneo, Evelyn and Riley Aylward, Anthony Lazzaro, Brady and Korey Sutton, Emily, Declan and Audrina Sutton, Sophia, Grace, Luke, Chloe, Noah, Isabel and Mia Haslam, James, William, Thomas and Mark Haslam, Joshua, Benjamin and Giovanna Merli. He leaves his sister, Julie Murphy Scalzo and husband Joseph, his Godson James Murphy and Goddaughter Denise Roscio, brother-in-law Salvatore Malinguaggio, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his two sisters, Marie Brooks and Carmela Malinguaggio. Vinnie enjoyed winters in Boca Raton, FL and summers in Old Saybrook, CT. He cherished spending time with his family, and most especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, with whom he shared special moments and left many unforgettable memories. He will be best remembered for providing donuts and balloons for many years at the annual Old Saybrook Memorial Day Parade. He had a heart of gold and was passionate about living life to the fullest. We are truly heartbroken to say we lost one of the best. He leaves his lifelong friend Sal Amenta with whom he shared many life experiences and was by his side in his final moments. He also leaves many special associates from the TPC and a host of other dear friends and neighbors. A special thank you to Dr. Alessia Donadio, Dr. Robert Reginio, and Dr. Stephen Cohen for their exceptional and compassionate care. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, April 20 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Josephine Bakhita Parish at St. James Church, 767 Elm Street, Rocky Hill. Everyone is asked to please go directly to the church. The burial will follow with full military honors in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Calling hours are Thursday, April 19 from 4-7 p.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield. Donations may be made in Vinnie's memory to St. Josephine Bakhita Parish at St. James Church, 767 Elm Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 or My Father's House, 39 N. Moodus Road, Moodus, CT 06469. For on line expressions of sympathy please visit www.desopo.com