Dino Robert Angelici

Dino Robert Angelici, 95, of Westwood, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on October 2, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 29, 1930, he was the son of Luigi Angelici and D. Elisa (Giovannetti) Angelici.

He was predeceased by his siblings Lina (DeLillo), Charlie, Louis, Gemma (Pittelkau), Vanda (McBride), and Arnold.

Dino is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Jacqueline (Stinebiser) Angelici; four children: Dino Angelici, Lina Angelici, Alfred Angelici and his wife, Suat Hong, and Canice Blair and her husband, James; ten grandchildren: Courtney, Canice, Adam, Ruth, Alexnder, Patrick, Nicholas, Sarah, Blake, and Chase; and two great-grandchildren: Giovanni and Grayson.

Raised in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, Dino lived in Pittsburgh before moving to Latrobe to attend Saint Vincent College, where he graduated in 1954 with a B.A. in English. A standout athlete, he was a two-time All-American football player and a member of the 1950 Tangerine Bowl Championship team. Dino proudly served his country as a Corporal (T) in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany during the Korean War. After his service, he taught English and coached football at Hurst High School where he met his wife, Jacqueline, who worked in the school office. After they married, Dino pursued dentistry earning his degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 1963, then completed his orthodontic training at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Forsyth Dental Center in 1966.

He and Jacqueline made their home in Massachusetts, where they opened his Orthodontic practice, caring for patients until his retirement in 2013, at the age of 83. He loved his career and often joked with his young patients, making them feel at ease. He was admired for his generosity, including treating members of the community who could not otherwise afford orthodontic care.

Outside of his profession, Dino enjoyed playing tennis and golf and going to the gym with his wife. Dr. A was known for his sense of humor and his uncanny ability to tell jokes as well as his kindness toward all. Since his passing, his family has heard countless untold stories of the times he offered life-changing guidance and encouragement during difficult moments. His favorite quote, “May we climb, though the rocks be rugged,” embodied the spirit with which he lived his life.

Dino was a devout Catholic who loved the Lord Jesus with Whom he now rests. He was a prayerful man who was known to pray daily for his family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation in the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock Street, Westwood, on Wednesday morning, October 8th, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Following the Visitation, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Margaret Mary Church, 845 High Street, Westwood, at Noon. Interment will follow at New Westwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dino’s memory to the Football Program at Saint Vincent College. Gifts can be made online at www.stvincent.edu/give-to-svc/index.html by selecting “Make this gift in honor or memory of someone” and entering the name Dino Angelici. Checks may also be sent to Carolyn Walsh, Saint Vincent College, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650, with the note “Football Program Donation in memory of Dino Angelici.”