Aldo DeAngelis Obituary

I was the receptionist at Vulcan Tube way back in the early '80s. I went through a particularly hard personal time while working there. During that time, Aldo wrote me a letter of encouragement that meant so much to me because I had such respect him. His willingness to take the time to write me shows he was a man of great sympathy and compassion for others. He had a real impact on my life and I am so sorry that he passed. Please accept my deepest heartfelt sympathy for his family and may God bless you in this painful time.

Meredith, our condolences and best wishes are sent your way.

Doug and Family -

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Emily Moser. (HF H.S. friend)

I am sorry for your loss. Aldo was a great man who left his mark on this earth. Our Dads were good friends and I'm sure if there is politics and pizza in heaven they are already teaming up. It's ironic our children were born on the same day and both proud grandfathers were there to share the moment.Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Meredith, please let me express my sympathy to you and your family. Aldo, a friend of many years, was a special guy. When in his company, I always felt it was a special time. You all surely have been blessed.

Dear Family,

I am writing on behalf of my father, Patrick W. Simmons, retired Illinois Legislative Director/United Transportation Union. Pat was truly saddened to learn of Aldo's passing and sends his sympathy and prayers to the family. Aldo was a man of his word and honor. Their paths crossed in Springfield over the years, around the rail in the capital.



God bless all.

Patrick W. Simmons

Orange Beach, Al

Doug,



Jessica and I want to express our deepest sympathies for you and your family.

I am a neighbor, and wish to send my sincere sympathy in your loss. Everyone seems to know he was a great guy. I shall miss his encouraging remarks to me as I took my daily walks in my neighborhood, as I passed by his home.

To The Family: I am very saddened by the news of the passing of Mr. DeAngelis. He has been very helpful to me and my family over the years, and was considered a good friend. My deepest sympathies. Ed Lacheta, Jr. and Family.

Doug -



I just wanted to say that I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.



-Chris Janson and family

Doug - Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. My father passed away this year...it was very bewildering experience.



Your father was a tremendous man with a great spirit and that will live on in the family he loved and raised so well.



I'll leave you with a phrase that was very helpful to our family and is now inscribed on my Father's memorial.



"For those who live in Christ, there never is a last farewell."



Again, blessings to you and your family.



Lori Yates

Lisa and family,



I only heard today of your loss. Please accept mine and my daughter Jordan's sympathy. In this time of sadness allow your heart to relive the joy that was your father's life. Our prayers are with your family. God bless.

Meredith,

Our sympathy to you and your entire family on the loss of a great man.

May the love that you shared and the wonderful memories of your life together sustain you at this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Susan & Ernie Gowen

Chris



My deepest sympathies on the loss of a man who loved to make you smile. I can picture being in the kitchen watching Aldo making homemade gravy and saying, "Come hear! You'll need to know how to do this someday." I'm smiling just thinking about it. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Friends~

Among Aldo's many contributions to society would be his ardent support that gained passage of the IL Education for Homeless Children Act of 1994. His sponsorship led the way for this law to become a model for the nation and the key to school doors for thousands of homeless students.



He was a delight to work with and his contribution will be long remembered by those of us who worked closely with him on this issue.



My sympathy to his family and loved ones.

Diane Nilan

Director, Project REACH

Sheila and I are sorry for your loss. We enjoyed the evenings with you and Al back in the late 70's, the Vulcan Tube days. Al is in our prayers.

Dear Family of Senator DeAngelis,

I assist as Catholic Chaplain at St. James Hospital, Chgo Hts. I knew Angelo to be a devout Catholic, participating in Sunday Masses here often. We have remembered him in Mass today. May he rest in peace. Love, Blessings

Father Edward

I am saddened to hear of the passing of former Senator DeAngelis. The Senator granted me a General Assembly scholarship about 25 years ago which was key in enabling me to be able to attend medical school at the University of Illinois. I am forever grateful for his kindness. Sincerely, Dr. William Maloney

On behalf of the Illinois State Perfusion Society, we would like to extend our sympathy and prayers to Aldo's family. May God give you comfort and strength through these difficult times.

Sincerely,

David P. Kouri

President, Illinois State Perfusion Society

Meredith,



I am so saddened by the passing of one of the most wonderful men I have had the pleasure and honor, to know, work for and love.



The last time I saw Aldo was at Jim Kowalski's wake.



Gene Billo called me this morning to let me know of Aldo's passing. I called John Jadryev in Iowa City to let him know of Aldo's passing..



My prayers are with you and your family in your time of loss and sorrow.



John Hauser

I'm truly sorry for your loss. Aldo was a great guy who taught me much about politics and life in Springfield. He did this for me and numerous other Knox alums. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Meredith and Family,



We are so sorry for the loss of Aldo and will pray for all of you.



The Ormsby Family

We were very sorry to hear about Aldo. He was the source of a lot of good advice to me in my early policital career and someone that I admired for his many successes while serving people. A true statesman!

Dear Meredith,



All of the Piuccis extend their heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.



Aldo was a tower of strength. He made the world a better place than he found it.



We remember his many kindnesses to our family when we arrived in Illinios. I was privileged to be one of his professors and a friend as well.



May He who marks the sparrow's fall bless Aldo and the entire family.





Virginio and Betty Piucci

Lisa, Anthony, Chris, Doug, and Mrs. D.:



I am very sorry to hear about the Senator. He was a good man in a world that needs good men. He will be greatly missed by many, but he will never be forgotten by me. He had my deepest respect and you have my deepest sympathy.

Meredith, Chris



Jan and I grieve with you on your loss of one of the finest gentlemen and Italian American I have ever known. Like you, we shall miss him greatly. Our hearts are out to you and your family.



Jerry & Jan Marchese

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Meredith and your family. What a sudden and tragic loss. If there is anything we can do down here, let us know.

Sorry to learn of Aldo's passing.

My deepest condolences to his family.

Meredith and family my condolences on the loss of Aldo. He was a true friend and colleague to me from the time I came to Illinois. He was among the first to make me feel welcome. I will never forget him saying that with the two of us in place the southern suburbs were on there way. I will miss the events and occasions I ran into him since my job change. My love to all of you.

Doug;



Please accept our sympathies from all of your friends and fellow associates at Fifth Third Securities.

Dear Meredith, Please accept our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

We are devastated for your loss and want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Chris: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this trying time.

My sincerest sympathy on your loss. Sincerely, Davide W. Tomei

i'm sorry for your loss-my thoughts are with your family-