Mr. Frank Albert DeAngelis

IJ and I are very sorry to hear of Mr. DeAngelis' passing. Mr. DeAngelis was truly an inspiration for IJ during his four years at BRS and beyond. Our hearts go out to Dolores, his family, his BRS family and friends.

Frank DeAnglis, Renaissance Man

Of all the people I have ever known, my friend Frank DeAngelis best embodied what it means to be a Renaissance Man. In fact, it was as though he was an Italian missionary sent to Blue Ridge by his multi-faceted colleagues in Florence. He enriched the lives of so many in so many ways during his two amazing tours of duty in St. George.

I have been blessed over the years to work with many wonderful teachers, coaches, administrators, and artisans. However, I have worked with few educators who were concurrently wonderful teachers, coaches, administrators, and artisans. Frank DeAngelis was one. I remember so many Blue Ridge boys expressing the joy of enrichment served to them in Frank's English classes. I remember Coach DeAngelis's passion for and understanding of athletics, including his propensity for helping referees perform their duties from his familiar perch in the BRS press box. I learned about and from his service as Assistant Head of School and Academic Dean. Finally, I enjoyed and admired his work in the arts, most notably the amazing shows he directed. Frank DeAngelis had something to share with us and teach us, regardless of our particular passions.

Finally, on a more personal (and, therefore, more important) note, Frank DeAngelis always had my back while he always looked me square in the face. Within the community of St. George, Frank was my supporter on occasions of which I knew and, I am sure, more of which I did not. Behind closed doors, Frank was my confidant and sage colleague, telling me not necessarily what wanted I wanted to hear but, rather, what I needed to hear.

Frank, enjoy your visits in Heaven with your fellow Italians, Mr. Lombardi and Mr DaVinci. We'll be missing you here on earth.

Dr. John R. O'Reilly
Trinity Valley School

I'm so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. I knew him while working with the food service company at BRS. Always a friendly face, great smile, warm hugs and great conversation. I know you will miss him terribly and my condolences to all of his friends and family.