Angelo Alexander Angelocci, age 93, died Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Silver Maples of Chelsea.
He was born Oct. 16, 1926 in Trenton, MI, the son of Alexander “Angelo” and Agatha (Cima) Angelocci.
Angelo graduated from Slocum Truax High School, in June of 1944. From there he was inducted into the United States Army infantry in World War II. He served both in the United States and in Japan.
He enrolled at Eastern Michigan University in 1947, where he met Joyce Gladys Hartung. He received his BS degree from Eastern Michigan University, in 1950, his MA from the University of Michigan in 1951 and his PhD from Wayne State University in 1962.
Angelo’s teaching career began at Seaholm High School in Birmingham, MI, 1951-1958. He then continued teaching at Western Washington State University in Bellingham, WA, 1962-1965 and taught at Eastern Michigan University 1965-1988. He was a professor in the Department of Special Education and a member of the Arm of Honor Fraternity at Eastern Michigan University. Professional affiliations included: life membership in the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association; member of the Michigan Speech, Language and Hearing Association; High Scope Educational Foundation; State Career Education Advisory Council; Washtenaw County United Way Board, and the People’s Community Hospital Authority. Other community interests included active participation in the Dexter Community Players and volunteering at the Chelsea Senior Center and ALI in Chelsea.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at Silver Maples of Chelsea. Burial will be at St. James Memorial Garden in Dexter.
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I am so sorry to hear of the death of Angelo Angelocci and want to extend sympathy to the family. I first met Angelo when he bought a painting of mine at the annual Chelsea Painters Art Fair years ago. He was a loyal supporter and attended almost of our all Art Fairs since then. He was always charming, curious and warm, enjoying engaging in a discussion about art. Later it was fun to hear him enthusiastically singing with his men’s accapella group. He will definitely be missed.
We met Angelo at Silver Maples in Chelsea, through my mother who is also a resident there. On the occasions that we saw him in passing or were fortunate to share a table with Angelo in the dining area he was always great company. His quick wit and relaxed manner will be missed. Our condolences to his friends and family.