Name: Memorial Gathering for Robert A. D'ANGIO Sr.
Start: 2017-01-15T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-01-15T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Palms West Funeral Home

D'ANGIO, Sr., Robert A.
It is with great sadness that the D'Angio family announces the sudden passing of Robert A. D'Angio, Sr., on January 9, 2017. Mr. D'Angio was born January 22, 1922, in Brooklyn (Bayridge), NY, the youngest of four boys in his family. He proudly served in the Army Air Forces during Wold War II, and having spent some time at Morrison Field in West Palm Beach, FL, moved to the area with his first wife, Anne and son in 1947. Attending college on the G.I. Bill, he received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Stetson University. Mr. D'Angio was a long time educator and coach in Palm Beach County. His baseball teams at Forest Hill High School reached the State finals in three of the six years he coached there. He was recently inducted into the Forest Hill Falcons Hall of Fame. Mr. D'Angio is survived by his son, Robert A. D'Angio, Jr. (Kaye) and daughter, Elizabeth A. Mullins; stepson, Brett Mauney (Sandy); grandchildren, Christine D'Angio (William Horwitz), Phillip D'Angio (Elizabeth), Lisa Bozzone, Cory Mullins (Darian) and Cody Mullins (Angela), six great-grandchildren, and nephews, Greg R. D'Angio (Martha) and Jeffrey J. Halle (Donna). He was the leader of a traditional Italian-American family, and he will be greatly missed, not only by his family, but by his many friends, former students and players. Mr. D'Angio taught and/or coached at Conniston Middle School, St. Anne's (Cardinal Newman), Forest Hill High School and finished his career as the first Provost for the north campus of Palm Beach Community College. He was an avid NY Yankees fan and, unfortunately, a Miami Dolphins fan. He was passionate about politics, American history, psychology and sports, all with the same fervor. He relished debating anyone who would take him on regarding these subjects, and, in his mind, he never lost an argument. Mr. D'Angio enjoyed Italian cooking and never forgot his strong Italian upbringing. He loved dining with family and friends. As his 95th birthday approached, his only wish was to have dinner with his immediate family. Although planned, he did not live long enough to celebrate that birthday. However, we invite all of his family, friends, former students and players to celebrate January 22, 2017, in his honor. Happy 95th Dad! A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, January 15, from 1:00PM to 2:00PM with a memorial service beginning at 2:00PM at Palms West Funeral Home, 110 Business Park Way, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Mr. D'Angio's favorite charitable organization: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Published by The Palm Beach Post from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert D'ANGIO

8 Entries

Marilyn Robson-Tiedemann

January 17, 2017

In 1976, I began college at PBCC North Campus, where Mr. D'Angio was working hard to create the north campus today. I was scared and insecure. Mr. D'Angio was always warm and encouraging and helped me to believe I could succeed. Today, I work at that campus he dreamed of. I will always be grateful to those visionaries, who worked so hard creating institutions and influencing lives to benefit from them. He gave great big hugs!

Shelley Hill

January 16, 2017

Please accept my sincere condolences.
He was a fine teacher. It was fun being in his classroom and listening to his experiences.

Wish Bill Graham and I could have attended the service but our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
RIP Coach D'Angio

Barbara Abel

January 16, 2017

My sincere condolences for an incredibly great loss. Mr. D'Angio was not only my high school teacher at Forest Hill, but later, my boss at Palm Beach College. He had great character and a big heart.

PATRICIA CORNELL

January 14, 2017

My condolences to your family. What a wonderful life your father had, Bob. Both of my children teach at Forest Hill and they know of his legacy. My thoughts are with you and your family. - Patricia Cornell

Phil and Lee Anne Galioto

January 14, 2017

We send our condolences to Bobby and the D'Angio family.
We remember Mr. D'Angio as a great coach, teacher, and mentor, and ultimately as a good friend. It was such a treat to sit and reminisce with him at the FHHS 50 year reunion.
Rest In Peace, Coach.
Phil and Lee Anne Galioto
FHHS '62 and '64

Jim Winne

January 14, 2017

My Condolences to the family. Not only did he teach me at Conniston and Forest Hill ... but taught both of my Sons at Palm Beach College.
He was a true gentleman, scholar and friend.
We will all miss him.

Glacier. Danique. Dana

January 12, 2017

A great soul has departed, but the memories shall never fade. Your loss is huge, and We can only share your pain. May the soul that has gone, Rest In Peace. Keep faith and courage. We are sorry for your loss. "MAY YOU REST IN PEACE BOB, AS MEMORIES OF YOU LIVE ON"

Jill Estabrooke Owen

January 12, 2017

Mr. D'Angio was one great teacher of mine back in the 60's and one great Coach. He certainly made a legacy for himself. We that crossed paths with him in our lifetime are richly blessed. The man had such a heart for his students. To the family, I send you sympathy and love.

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