Michael SanAngelo, 90, of Bremen, formerly of Revere, Mass., died July 29 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 31, 1920 in Revere, Mass., the son of the late Nicholas and Victoria (DeMarco) SanAngelo.
Mr. SanAngelo was a proud veteran, serving honorably during WWII with the U.S. Army, participating in New Guinea and Luzon in the Southern Philippines and receiving two bronze service stars.
In 1950 he returned to Revere, and in 1982 retired from Federal Warehouse in South Boston as a supervisor. Following his retirement, he and his wife moved to Maine to his wife’s family’s homestead. They moved into the very house where she was born, and until 2005 they spent their winters together in Florida.
Mr. SanAngelo was a member of the Charles C. Lilly American Legion Post 149, Waldoboro, and the Knights of Columbus, Council 10897, Saint Patrick’s Parish. He was an avid shopper of food and enjoyed working in his yard.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by their daughter, Lorraine L. SanAngelo Dixey, as well as five brothers and sisters.
In addition to his loving wife, Lila C. (Ifill) SanAngelo of Bremen, Mr. SanAngelo is survived by granddaughters, Michele Lang and husband Charles of Seabrook, N.H., Christine Carbone and husband John of Billerica, Mass., and Lisa Ann Dixey and companion Jonathan Mann of North Easton, Mass.; great-grandchildren, Taylor Reska, Jordan Lang, twins, Lyndsey and Casey Lang, Sophia Lorraine Carbone, London James Carbone, and Adriana Mann; as well as a brother, Peter SanAngelo and wife Betty of Malden, Mass.
Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for a time of visitation 5-7 p.m., Mon., Aug. 2 at the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta. Funeral mass 11 a.m., Tues., Aug. 3 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Newcastle.
Should friends desire, donations in Mr. SanAngelo’s memory may be made to St. Patrick’s Building Fund, P.O. Box 598, Newcastle, ME 04553.
Condolences for the family may be expressed by visiting www.StrongHancock.com.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.