Obituary of Frank D'Angelo
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Francis 'Frank' Michael D’Angelo, 79
Reserve Mines, N.S.
Francis (Frank) Michael D'Angelo, 79 (just shy of his 80th birthday), of Reserve Mines, passed away July 6, 2022, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Ernest and Cecilia (Franchi)D'Angelo.
Frank graduated St. Francis Xavier University Pre. Engineering (1961-1964). He then went on to TUNS Halifax and graduated with A Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Industrial Engineering (1964-1967). Upon graduating he worked for Advocate Mine LTD in Baie Verte, NFLD. Frank then joined his fathers trucking company, "D'Angelo's Transport", where he found his true passion in long distance hauling. From his start with his father, he went on to work with "Legge Transport LTD" which led to an exceptionally long, happy career with "Hillman's Transfer LTD" in Sydney.
Frank is survived by a son, Michael (Melissa)D'Angelo - Edmonton A.B. and a daughter Genevieve D'Angelo- Dartmouth N.S.; two sisters, Louise (Jim)Sexton- Ontario, and Rita (Ron)Marman- Sydney; a granddaughter Frankie Isabella D'Angelo, as well as nieces Raylene and Tanya, and a nephew Jimmy.
Along with his parents, Frank was predeceased by two brothers in infancy, Franki Gaitano and Patrick: lifelong friend and mother to his children, Elizabeth Serroul, and nephew Ronnie Marman.
Cremation has taken place under the care and compassion of T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, 370 Reserve St., Glace Bay, N.S. 902.849.4199.
A Graveside service will be held for the late Francis D'Angelo on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 3 p.m., St. Joseph's Cemetery, MacLeod's Rd., Glace Bay, N.S., with Fr. Daniel Boudreau presiding.
Special thank you to those who have cared for our father over the years at Harbourstone (Irish Cove), Sydney, your love for our father never went unnoticed and we can never thank you enough.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the family by visiting www.tjtracey.com.
"And now the end is here
And so I face that final curtain
My friend I'll make it clear
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain
I've lived a life that's full
I travelled each and every highway
And more, much more
I did it, I did it my way"
"My Way" - Frank Sinatra
