Dr. Ernest P. D’Angelo Jr

Dr. Ernest P. D'Angelo Jr., 88, a prominent ear, nose, and throat specialist for more than three decades in the Portsmouth area, passed away peacefully at Portsmouth Regional Hospital on February 24th after a long illness. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, he was surrounded by his family in his final days.
Dr. D'Angelo, whose career included being Chief of Surgery, Chief of Staff, and Chairman of the Board of Portsmouth Regional Hospital, had a vibrant practice in Portsmouth and Exeter, treating thousands of patients over 36 years. He was an active member of the New Hampshire Medical Society and known for generously providing pro bono treatment for those in need.
Just before his retirement in 2005, he and his wife, Theresann, who is an accomplished artist, opened the Family Tree Fine Arts and Furnishings gallery on Ceres St. in Portsmouth, which featured Theresann's paintings, their daughter Jill D'Angelo's jewelry, and son-in-law Nathaniel Maness's custom furniture.
Dr. D'Angelo was born in Waterbury, CT on March 18th, 1936 to Natalie (Pellino) and Ernest D'Angelo, owner of the then-popular D'Angelo's Restaurant. He attended Crosby High School in Waterbury, Holy Cross College (Class of 1957) in Worcester, MA, and the University of Ottawa Medical School in Ottawa, Canada. He interned at Carney Hospital in Boston and served three years in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed in Hawaii and Okinawa, Japan, before being deployed to Vietnam, where he served as a Battalion Surgeon for the Second Battalion Fourth Marine Brigade in Chu Lai.
After finishing his residency at the University of Vermont, Dr. D'Angelo and his family moved to Portsmouth in 1969, later living in Greenland for 15 years and 37 years on Gerrish Island in Kittery Point. Dr. D'Angelo and his family were members of the Wentworth-by-the-Sea Country Club for many years.
He was also a competitive tennis and racquetball player, at one point earning the title of Portsmouth Handball Champion. He competed weekly with the partner in his medical practice, audiologist Dr. Dana Fiske. Dr. D'Angelo was also an avid skier, golfer, and boat enthusiast. After his retirement, until 2022, he and his wife spent their winters in Naples, Florida.
Dr. D'Angelo is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of almost 67 years, Theresann (Maher) of Dover, NH; five children including Lynn Many and her partner Rich Gill of Goldens Bridge, NY; Ernie D'Angelo III and his wife Lisa of Kittery Point, ME; Jill D'Angelo of Portland, ME; Leo D'Angelo of Dallas, TX and Amy Maness and her husband Nathaniel of Newington, NH. He leaves behind eight grandchildren: Josh Many and his wife Tiffany of Denver, CO; Ben Many and his wife Joy of Wolcott, VT; Chloe Many of Goldens Bridge, NY; Ernie D'Angelo IV of Detroit, MI; Mack D'Angelo of Kittery Point, ME; Jackson Maness of Newington, NH and Amber and Ashley D'Angelo of College Station, TX. He is also survived by three great grandchildren: Liam, Kaya, and Neva Many; his brother Joe Bergantino; his wife Candy Altman of Brookline, MA; and several nieces and nephews. Dr. D'Angelo was predeceased by his mother, father, and stepfather, Joe Bergantino of Waterbury, CT.
Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 13th, at the J.S. Pelkey and Son Funeral Home in Kittery. A funeral Mass will take place on Friday, March 14th, at 11 a.m. at St. Raphael Church in Kittery. A private burial with full military honors will be at Calvary Cemetery in Waterbury, CT. All are invited to a reception at The View at Pepperrell Cove following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, please select a charity below to donate to.
MS Center of Excellence at University of Ottawa and Research https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/b8097c51-0d50-42de-a16b-02a5366adb00
Dana-Farber Cancer Research Institute https://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2100&mfc_pref=T&2100.donation=form1&utm_source=dfh&utm_medium=button&utm_campaign=AGDFH110123&s_src=AGDFH110123&s_subsrc=AGDFH110123
Ogunquit Art Association https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/barngalleryogunquit