Angelina Pinelli

Angelina "Angela" Pinelli, née Giuliani, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, at the White Plains Nursing Center. Born on January 8, 1928, in the Bronx, New York, she was the cherished daughter of Anthony and Maria Giuliani (née Scesa).

Angela was the beloved mother of Judy Pinelli and Michael Pinelli, and mother-in-law to Andrea Pinelli(née Fredericks) She was the devoted grandmother of Angela Thomas (née Fuoco), married to Aaron Thomas, and of Rocky Fuoco, married to Nicole Fuoco (née Williams). She was the proud great-grandmother of Ava and Jamie Fuoco, and Liviya, Avram, and Aliza Thomas-her "little petunias." She spoke of them often and always with a bright smile.

Angela was someone who carried her family in her heart, including the many loved ones who went before her. She kept their memories alive with stories, laughter, and an unwavering devotion.

A graduate of Evander Childs High School in the Bronx, Angela began her career as a bank teller, where she met the love of her life, Vincent Pinelli. Married for 43 years, Vincent's passing in 1999 left a void she never quite stopped feeling. She often spoke about him with great affection and longing.

Vincent and Angela moved their family to Rye, NY, in 1972 where Angela worked at the Rye Film Store-an experience she treasured, especially the day she met Sylvester Stallone and other celebrities. In 2005, she made Eastchester her home.

Angela lived a life filled with music, joy, creativity, and humor. A devoted Englebert Humperdinck fan, she also adored Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tommy Dorsey, and the Glenn Miller Orchestra. She loved to recall how she saw Sinatra at the Paramount Theater for just 35 cents!

She traveled whenever she could and expressed her creativity through knitting, crocheting, ceramics, and crafting gifts that warmed many homes and hearts. Her afghans and baby blankets, lovingly handmade, became treasured keepsakes for family and friends. And her pizza-famous in its own right-was enjoyed by all who were lucky enough to sit at her table.

A lifelong Yankees fan, Angela rarely missed a game. She attended countless matches and watched every televised one with great passion. Speaking ill of the Yankees or touching her TV remote mid-game? Not advised.

As a devout Catholic Angela loved attending Mass. For the past 20 years she was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church in Tuckahoe, NY.

Angela was an active and joyful member of The Senior Center at Lake Isle where she made many friends and continued to play cards into the summer of 2025. She loved people, loved conversation, and had a gift for friendly banter. A proud member of the Greatest Generation, she approached life with determination, humor, and heart. Her spirit, grit, and quick wit will be deeply missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held on

December 4, 2025, from 4-8 PM at

Ballard & Durand Funeral Parlor,

2 Maple Ave., White Plains, NY.

An intimate graveside service will follow on Friday, December 5, 2025, at St. Mary's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a cause dear to Angela's heart.