Angelo served in the United States Army during the Korean War, earning numerous medals. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from University of Tampa and a Master’s Degree from the University of Mississippi. Angelo retired from Hillsborough County School System after 33 years.
He volunteered for Meal on Wheels, he and his wife were faithful members of Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church and had family spaghetti dinners every Sunday.
He is preceded in death by his daughter Joanne Ippolito Darby; brothers, Giueseppe Ippolito, Johnny Ippolito, Jake Ippolito; and sister, Josephine Ippolito Shephard.
Angelo is survived by Nancy, his beloved wife of 67 years; sons, Michael, Kenneth (Kathy), David (Cathy); granddaughters, Elizabeth and Tara, grandsons, Zachary, Stephen, Kurt, Michael ; great grandchildren, Jacob, Tyler, Conner, Parker, Riley, Star, Claudia, Gracie, Bella, Mikey; brother Tony Ippolito (Jean); sisters, Mary Barja, Frances Gonzalez (George), Rosalia Vespa (Vince), and large extended family.
Angelo “Papa” loved his family and will forever be remembered.
Family will receive friends 6pm -8pm, Thursday, September19th at Blount and Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories, 4207 E Lake Ave, Tampa. A funeral will be celebrated, 10:30 am, Friday, September 20th at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church, 604 N. Valrico Road, Valrico, FL 33594. Interment with military honors will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Tampa.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church.
