MASTROFRANCESCO, Angiolino “Angelo”
August 5, 1926 – January 23, 2012
Angiolino Mastrofrancesco, beloved husband of Lucia, of Calgary, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2012 at the age of 85 years.
Angelo was born in Sepino, Campobasso, Italy, on August 5, 1926. His early years were spent on the farm working alongside his family. Angelo’s quest for adventure and his desire for a better life brought him to Canada in 1951. Arriving in Halifax he made his way to Montreal, eventually heading west. Employment lured him to the Alcan Aluminum plant located in Kitimat, and later the coal mines of Drumheller. He spent many years as an iron worker, contributing to the building of Calgary’s downtown. In 1961, he married his life partner Lucia, starting a family and calling Calgary home. Angelo was a passionate outdoorsman who spent many days hunting, camping, and fishing. Angelo enjoyed his retirement years spending them outdoors and traveling, but time with his grandchildren was his greatest joy.
Angelo is survived by his loving wife of fifty years, Lucia; his daughter Antonietta (Gary Malin); his son Gino (Kristin Clark); and his grandchildren, Jana Malin, Lucas Malin, and Massimo Mastrofrancesco. Angelo is also survived by his sisters, Marietta Zeoli (Nick) and Elisa Petrillo; his sister-in-law Antonietta Mastrofrancesco; and his father-in-law Angelo-Maria Pezzente of Italy. Angelo was predeceased by his sister Maria; his mother Antonia; brother Epifanio Mastrofrancesco; his father Giuseppe; his brother-in-law, Carmine Petrillo; and his mother-in-law Antonietta Petrillo. Angelo is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, with whom he always enjoyed sharing a glass of wine.
Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Queen’s Park Mausoleum. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In lieu of flowers, if friends and family so desire, tributes in memory of Angelo Mastrofrancesco may be made to support the heart failure research at the Libin Cardiovascular Institute in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary. Cheques made out to “University of Calgary” (In memory of Angelo Mastrofrancesco) may be mailed to Chelsey Kehler, Fund Development Office, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, 3330 Hospital Drive N.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4N1.
The Mastrofrancesco family would like to extend our sincerest thanks to Dr. Isaac (Cardiac Function Clinic) and Dr. Sheldon (Cardiac Device Clinic), and their team of nurses for the wonderful care our father received. Thanks to numerous surgeons; Dr. Kavanagh, Dr. Rothchild, Dr. Exner, Dr. Geiser, Dr. Bays. We would also like to say a thank you to the nurses and staff of Unit 92 at the Foothills Hospital for your eight years of care and attention. Lastly, to the angels at the Agape Hospice, thank you for your care and love.
In living memory of Angelo Mastrofrancesco, a tree will be planted at Big Hill Springs Park Cochrane by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296.
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Lucy, Antonietta, Gino and Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Angelo was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. We have learned that we never lose the people we love, They live the rest of our lives with us in our hearts.
Love Jason & Evonna Bercier & Family
Our love goes out to my Godmother and family. I regarded my Padrino very highly in my life and I will always keep him close to my heart and share his memory with my family to come.
Love, laughter and memories.
Lino and Shawna Savino
Antonietta and Family,
We wish you our sincerest condolences and you are in our prayers at this difficult time.
Saverio and Maria Savino
Our love goes out to my Godmother and family. I regarded my Padrino very highly in my life and I will always keep him close to my heart and share his memory with my family to come.
Love, Laughter and Memories,
Lino and Shawna Savino
Zia Lucia, Toni, Gino and families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Zio Angelo was such a warm, loving and kind man. We will miss him dearly. Sending you all lots of love.
Paolina, Gioacchino Vignone & Rose, Steven, Ty and Samantha Ritchie
Our deepest condolences go out to all of you at this time. Angelo was a wonderful and sweet man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will hold his memory in our hearts.
With love,
Mike and Maria DiMaria, Lina and Murray Suey
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Memories are treasures we carry with us all our lives, may your memories give you comfort. Our deepest condolences.
Giuliana & Ken McKeeman
Lidia &Tony Izzo
We were Blessed to have known Angelo and he will leave a foot print in our hearts. Our condolences and LOVE to Lucia and family
Padrina Lucia and Family.
Our deepest condolences go out to all of you at this time. I have not seen Padrino Angelo in some time but I will always remember him as a special man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tony and Marina Franco and Family
Sending my most heartfelt condolences to the entire family. From early childhood, Zio Angelo and his family were a big part of my life. The countless meals we had together will be cherished and never will be forgotten. We had the best of times. All my love, Gina
Dear Lucy and family,
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Angelo was a kind and gentle man and will be missed by all. He is in our thoughts and prayers and will remain in our hearts forever.
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies. From a desire to build a home we not only received that but through it got to know such a beautiful family; a family lead by such a loving and caring man, supported by a beautiful and adoring wife and his wonderful children. How he (they) instilled the values of family and community not by words but by living it. We are thankful to have met and share some stories of his life. God bless this family; give them strength to understand it was Angiolino’s time to be with you, guide their thoughts to the wonderful experiences each has shared with him. May Angiolino rest in peace, honored for the man he was; a husband, a father and a friend.
Our deepest condolences to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Love Giuseppe,Giuseppina, Lora, Sam and Family.
Gino, Kristin, and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Please know we are thinking of you and your family and sending you our heartfelt sympathy.
Dear Gino and family, our heartfelt sympathies go out to you all .Nothing beautiful in this world is ever really lost. All things beloved live on in our hearts forever. Sending love and light.
Dear Gino and family, We were sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.