Angelo L. DeAngelis

Angelo DeAngelis Obituary
Angelo L. DeAngelis, 95, of Hanover Township died peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2024 in his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Geraldine "Gerry" A. (Reiman) DeAngelis with whom he celebrated 72 years of marriage on February 23, 2024. Born in Steubenville, OH, he was the son of the late Frank J. and Rose (Martellucci) DeAngelis. A 1948 graduate of Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School, Angelo also received his Bachelor Degree in 1975 from Temple University after studying nights, working during the day and raising a family. An independent contractor, Angelo built two homes for his wife and a home for each one of his three children. He also taught at the Bethlehem Area Votech, where he was instrumental in starting the "Home Building Project" in 1971, which had homes being built by student tradesmen. During his tenure 25 homes were built. He and his students built the stable for the Christmas Nativity that currently resides in the Bethlehem Rose Garden. A talented craftsman his work can be seen throughout the Lehigh Valley in public buildings, businesses and private homes.
Angelo was a member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church and served his country in the Army during the Korean War. A gifted vocalist, Angelo could often be heard singing the songs by Bing Crosby and Dean Martin and had even performed on the radio.
Survivors: Wife; children, Audrey L. Eames and her husband Bruce, Michael O. DeAngelis all of Center Valley, Wayne S. DeAngelis and his wife Denise of Salisbury Township; sister, Margaret S. Spadaccia of Bethlehem; grandchildren, Rebecca, Jeremy, Jennifer, Mathew, Taylor, Tory; great grandchildren, Nathan, Finley, Sawyer, Jamison, Maeve, Darby; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by siblings, Thomas DeAngelis, Paul DeAngelis, Peter DeAngelis, Ernest DeAngelis, Michael Petrilla, Helen DeAngelis, Amelia Horninger, Mary Hengstenberger, Margaret Salminen and his daughter-in-law, Linda J. DeAngelis in 2020.
Service: Memorial Service 11:00AM Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden St., Bethlehem. Calling hour 10 to 11:00AM Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at the funeral home. Interment is private.
Contributions: Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 4250 Crums Mill Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112 https://www.heart.org.
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