Obituary: Leroy Angelone, 88, formerly of West Haven

WEST HAVEN, CT - (From Wallingford Funeral Home) Leroy Angelone, 88, of Wallingford, formerly of West Haven, passed away February 16, 2021, succumbing to dementia and old age.

He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Christine (Wilson) Angelone. Roy was born in New Haven, CT on October 8, 1932, the son of Italian immigrants Ernesto and Firmina (Pedrinelli) Angelone.

He was predeceased by his parents; his sister Loria Vencile and her husband John; and his younger brother Walter Angelone.

As a young man he enlisted in the Navy and served honorably during the Korean conflict.
Upon his discharge from the service he married Betty Wilson and four children arrived within their first seven years together. Roy was forced to work two and sometimes three jobs at a time to make ends meet.

Family was always his first priority and he was a hardworking, dedicated and loving father. For most of his working years he was employed in the trucking industry. A proud Teamster and union steward, he retired from “Roadway” in West Haven in the mid-nineties.

Eager to escape the winter weather, Roy and Betty bought a home in Port St. Lucie, Florida, where they spent many happy years. Roy enjoyed watching his sons compete in sports, traveling the warm exotic beaches with Betty, good food, gardening, cleaning, all things Italian and above all else being with his family.

He is survived by his daughter Karen (Ron Cewe) Angelone of Wallingford; three sons, Rick Angelone of Wallingford, Allen (Betsy) Angelone of Cheshire, and Chris (Liz) Angelone of Hamden; a nephew Ken (Tiffany) Vencile and their beautiful daughter Autumn; and six cherished grandchildren, Ryan, Chris, Kristen, Dan, Eric, and Kelly.

The family would like to thank Stella and Sal, Teddy and Anna, Pam and Vinny, Mickie and Jimmy, Bobby and Linda and the myriad of Betty and Roy’s dear friends for their love, friendship, and support over these many years, which has meant so much to our family.