Ange M. Cole

Ange M. (CIlli) Cole departed with grace and dignity, at the age of 100 plus years; on November 4th, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and devotion.
Ange (Angelina Cilli) was born on September 21, 1924, in Sag Harbor, New York. She was the daughter of Vitali and Antonina Cilli. Ange and her siblings were raised on their parents' farm Cove Side Dairy. She attended Pierson High School
Ange contributed to the World War II effort by working at the Bulova factory in Sag Harbor, NY, which at that time was producing military equipment. While working at Bulova, Ange met Mildred Blydenburgh, her future sister-in-law, and through her, became acquainted with her brother, Clayton M. Cole, who was serving as a U.S. Marine during the latter part of World War II. Ange and Clayton began a correspondence while he was overseas, exchanging letters as Victory Mail partners that deepened their bond. Following his return home, they married on June 9, 1946.
Ange is survived by: Robert Cole and his wife, Marjorie of Arizona; Dennis Cole and his wife, Kathy, who predeceased him of Manorville; Debbie and her husband, Jose E. De Jesus of Walden, New York; Michael Cole of Southampton.
Ange was predeceased by her beloved son John Cole, who is survived by his wife, Joyce of Water Mill.
Ange was also a proud grandmother and a doting great grandmother to:
Brennen Cole; Samantha Cole and her children, Maximus, Bella and Arianna Sacchetti; Jason and his wife Joey and their children, Joelle, Jasey and Jessie; Lynette and her husband, Nick Blaggrove and their children, Nico and Nickson; Cristina and her husband, Ed Gonzalez and their children, Dominic and Dante; James De Jesus; Chris Cole and his partner, Katie Rummel; Ben Cole and his husband, Max Alderman and numerous nieces & nephews, including her niece Betty Swanson, with whom she had a special relationship with.
Ange was like no other. There is a long list known as "All Things Ange," which includes sewing, crocheting, needlepoint, fixing anything and everything with duct tape and picking up twigs from her property. She loved visiting the Morton Wildlife Refuge and anywhere she could watch sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean. She also enjoyed cooking her signature dishes, including ziti, mashed potatoes with green beans (the best!) - that were picked from her garden, strawberry rhubarb pies, fried pizza dough and her signature mushy but delicious meals made of leftovers.
Ange's life was filled with a profound love for her family, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her warmth, and unwavering spirit will be remembered and cherished by her family and friends.
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