Mario H. D'Angelo

April 2, 1922 - July 22, 2019

Mario H. D’Angelo, of Lewes, DE, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2019 at the age of 97 years. Son of the late Luigi D’Angelo and the late Elizabeth D’Angelo (née Gagliardi) Beloved husband of the late Catherine M. D’Angelo (née Iacovone). Loving father of Carol Riggins (Espin). Proud grandfather of Stacey Voshell (Daniel) and Courtney Beitle (Edward); great-grandfather of Ryan Voshell and Ethan Voshell. Dear brother of Marie Salvey, the late Anthony D’Angelo, and the late Joseph D’Angelo. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Mario was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1922. He lived there until his wife passed away in 2002. He then moved to live with his daughter and son-in-law. Mario worked as a carpenter for the Philadelphia School District for many years. He also worked as a mailer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Mario served in the United States Navy during World War II and was deployed on an oil tanker in the Pacific Theater. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Hope Parish/ St. Agnes Church, 701 Little Gloucester Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012. Interment will immediately follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chew Landing, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mario’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758540, Topeka, KS 66675–8540.