Obituary of Angelo J. Squillacote

OBITUARIES Angelo J. Squillacote, 95, of New Britain, son of the late Leopold and Anna (Fusaro) Squillacote, went home to God on June 27, 2007. He was welcomed by his wife of 65 years, Rita Raffo Squillacote and his son John, both of whom had predeceased him. He is survived by his daughter & son-in-law Carol & Julian Nadolny of Kensington, four grandchildren; Mary Beeson & her husband Christopher of Wethersfield, Rita Lomasney, & her husband Gary of Glastonbury, Susan Hill & her husband Tim of Ellicott City, Md., Julian Nadolny Jr. & his wife Cynthia of Westminster Md., seven great grandchildren; Megan Lomasney, John Lomasney, Ian Hill, Audrey Hill, Garrett Hill, Justin Oberle and Julianna Nadolny, a brother, Albert Squillacote of Newington and a sister Marjorie Cote of Berlin, and several nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by 5 brothers and 4 sisters. At the age of 14, and a new graduate of Central Jr. High School, Angelo began working along side his father and brothers who were mason contractors. Although unable to continue his formal education, Angelo never stopped learning. He taught himself perfect English Grammar. As a young man, he was an amateur boxer and toured the Northeast with his brother Vincent as a part of the "Tip Top Trio", performing an acrobatic tumbling act. Angelo apprenticed as a carpenter, and in 1947 established his own business. He was very proud of the fact that over the next 40 years he never had a dissatisfied customer. He also served on the New Britain Building Commission, and he served a leadership role in the Central CT. Stroke Club for 20 years. Together with his wife, Angelo traveled to 5 continents. He was an avid lifelong N.Y. Yankees fan and a patron of the arts. He regularly attended local opera and theatrical performances. Angelo was a man of strong commitment to his principles, to God, and to his family. A loving and compassionate person, always there to lend a hand or a sympathetic ear. Angelo was given the title of "Padrone" by his loved ones. His legacy to future generations is his work ethic and his passion of life. We will miss his smile, his consul, and the twinkle in his eye. Funeral services will be held Monday 8:30 A.M. from the Farrell Funeral Home 110 Franklin Sq. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30A.M. at St. Ann's Church, North St. New Britain. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 7 P.M. at the funeral home.. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Britain Repertory Theater, 23 Norden Rd, New Britain, CT 06052