Angelo A. D'Agostino

Angelo Antonio D’Agostino passed away on the morning of June 1, 2024 at the age of 92. He was born in Italy, the municipality of S.Elia Fiumerapido, to the late Carmine and Francesa D’Agostino, and grew up in the village of Olivella Italy.

As a young boy who survived a dangerous time in Italy during World War II, Angelo later sought an opportunity in the early 1950’s to build a life in America by making a courageous, difficult journey across the Atlantic on the Italian Ocean Liner Saturnia. He had very little money in hand when he arrived in New York admiring the Statue of Liberty. With hard work and determination, he settled in the Detroit, Michigan area which set the stage for a new life, when at age 27, he married his beautiful and loving Marcella (Serra) D’Agostino on April 12, 1958 after which he proudly raised his two sons, Carmine and Mario.

Angelo worked over 20 plus years as a foreman with Florence Cement Company in Troy, Michigan and previous to that, he worked over 20 years with Cooke (Detroit, MI) and Ministrelli (West Bloomfield, MI) Construction companies. He was well respected in the cement industry for his knowledge and work in road construction. Angelo also worked about 2 years for Ford Motor Assembly in Livonia, Michigan.

Angelo was a humble and extremely hard-working man who did everything he could to help others in need. Whether it was replacing a water heater or fixing the concrete porch for one of his siblings or friends among many other types of repairs, he did it with all his heart. His sons would often comment that “he can fix anything”. It was his kind actions that spoke out loud and clear to others. He liked to joke around and laugh while spending time with family and friends. He loved taking his wife to dinner dances whether locally or in Windsor, Canada as they were both quite the dance couple. He could not only dance but he had a beautiful voice when he would sing Italian songs at parties, at Sunday dinners or at holiday get togethers with his siblings. While his children were growing up, he often would take his family on various trips as doing activities with family was more important than materialistic things to him. His favorite hobby was tending to his large garden over many years. It was amazing all the produce he could grow as he had a love for the land which started when he worked on the family farm in Italy as a young boy. Nothing made Angelo happier though than spending time with his family, and especially with his granddaughter Sofia, his absolute joy. He was very loving, devoted, supportive and compassionate. When one of his family was sick, he was always there to help as a gifted caregiver and do whatever he could to make you feel better. Later in life he joined and was an active member of the Italian American Club of Livonia and took up bowling to enjoy new friendships. He was a very religious man, regularly attending mass, and reciting the rosary at the Italian club when his health could support it.

Angelo was married to the love of his life Marcella for over 66 years. Very dear and most wonderful devoted father of Carmine (Jennifer) D’Agostino and Mario (Roberta) D’Agostino. Proud grandfather of Sofia D’Agostino. Angelo was preceded in the passing of his siblings Benedetta (the late Gaetano) Merucci, Costanza (the late Guido) Di Mambro, Oreste (Jaclyn) D’Agostino, Giovanni (Giovanna) D’Agostino, and Caroline (the late Pietro Lanni) Lanni-Takacs. Angelo is survived by many loving nephews, nieces, and extended family and friends.

A visitation for Angelo will be held Friday, June 7, 2024 from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM at Harry J. Will Funeral Homes, 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152. A funeral mass will occur Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:30 AM at St. Edith Catholic Church, 15089 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, Michigan 48154. Angelo will be laid to rest at Glen Eden Memorial Park in Livonia, MI.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Angelo's memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, the Parkinsons Association, the American Lung Association, and/or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.