Angelo Vero Morrone

Angelo Vero (Vee) Morrone

Angelo Vero (Vee) Morrone, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, died peacefully at home amongst family on December 11, 2024. Born in Westerly, Rhode Island, Vero lived his whole life in the town he loved, surrounded by family, loved ones, and friends.

Vero was married for 53 years to the love of his life, Paula Foberg. He is survived by six children and their families; Aaron Morrone (Nancy), and their children: Julianna Martin (Sean), Benjamin and Jack Morrone; Kevin Morrone (Michelle), and their children: Andrea, Matthew, and Caitlin Morrone; Susan Haik (Ed), and their children: Alisa, Emily, Marcus and Sydney Haik; Bryan Morrone (Antonietta), and their children: Aidan and Drew Morrone; Steven Morrone; and Britton Morrone (Tami), and their children: Max and Nico.

He is also survived by his brother, William Morrone, and many nieces and nephews. Vero was predeceased by his wife, Paula, his parents, Vero and Helen Morrone; and his in-laws, Gerald and Winifred Foberg.

Vero was a graduate of Westerly High School and the University of Rhode Island, where he played football and was a member of Theta Chi fraternity. He served his country in the Army National Guard. He taught science in the Stonington School System and coached football at both Stonington High School and Westerly High School. Vero loved the Thanksgiving Football Rivalry. Vero also owned and operated Vero Morrone and Sons, an excavation and landscaping business.

Vero was a strong supporter of Westerly. He served as the Chairman of the Recreation Board, was a life member of the Westerly Fire Department Ladder Co. (a past foremen), a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Associates, Lodge 10, and served on multiple building committees. He donated countless hours to youth sports organizations, including the Vero Morrone Little League Field, named after his father.

He was a member of the Calabrese Society, Westerly Yacht Club, Bocce Club, the Elks, Knights of Columbus, and the North End Club. He continued, after his wife passed, praying as a member of ICC Rosary ladies, for which he was known as #3 for leading the third decade.

Vero enjoyed fishing, hunting, making soppressata, and boating. What brought him the most happiness and joy was anything related to his family, such as attending every game, event and milestones of his children and grandchildren with his wife, Paula. Especially fond were the family vacations to North Conway, NH and camping where he was thrilled to watch his children, and their families enjoy being together. He was a loving, caring, devoted and selfless husband, father and grandfather always giving himself to the pursuit of happiness for his family, forever known as #morronenation.

Vero's commitment, love, and influence on his family, community and faith will be missed but will live on through all who knew and interacted with him. He is at peace, reunited with his beautiful wife, Paula.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either the Fresh Air Fund at freshair.org, an organization that brought Vero and Paula their seventh child, Serena, a relationship that began many years ago and still holds strong to this day, or to the Amedisys Foundation at www.amedisys.com, an organization that provides financial assistance to our home health hospice and personal care patients during a difficult time.

Visiting hours will be held from 1-5pm on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Gaffney Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly, RI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Church, 111 High St., Westerly, RI. There is no processions from the funeral home to the church. Burial will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Pawcatuck, CT. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com