Angelo “Ang” Aromatorio, 93, of Allen Court, Wampum, strong and loving father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 in a New Castle care center following a brief illness.
Born April 28, 1927 in Wampum, he was the son of George and Jenny Aromatorio (Bennet). He was married to the late Lillian Aromatorio (Saad) on April 24, 1954 and was blessed with over 63 years of marriage.
Hard work was a staple of his life. Ang started working at a paint factory while still in high school. His paycheck, being the oldest brother, went to supporting the family. He graduated from Wampum High School in 1945. After returning from serving his country in the U.S. Navy, he worked 34 years at the B&W Steel Mill in Beaver Falls. Upon his B&W retirement, Ang and 2 of his brothers co-owned Clark Screw Machine in Blawnox, where he worked approximately 20 more years. There was no job beneath him. Always the first one to arrive and the last to go home, Ang treated all people with courtesy, dignity, and respect, regardless if they were his boss, or he theirs. He was also a member of the former St. Monica’s Church in Wampum, the Lion’s Club of Wampum.
Like many men of his era, Ang had a stoic, no-nonsense exterior. Yet he and Lillian both delighted in hosting their family and friends. Their generous hospitality, humor and loving acceptance was a magnet for many visitors. Another joy in his life was his yard and garden. After work, he would tend to his peppers and tomatoes and cut his own grass, usually until darkness forced him to stop.
Angelo is survived by a brother Ronald (Toni) Aromatorio of Latrobe, two sons, Dr. George (Michelle Calabrese, fiancé) Aromatorio of New Castle, David (Maryellen) Aromatorio of Evans City; five grandchildren, Matthew (Allison), Jonathan (Kristin), Julia (Jay)Krishnan, Jenelle, and Marcus Aromatorio; two great grandchildren, MacKenna and Calvin, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty (Ken) Snyder, four brothers, Guy (Betty), Gene (Karen), Ray (Leona), and Bert (Martha) Aromatorio.
There will be a family ceremony on Friday October 30 at 1:00 PM at the Marshall Funeral Home, 341 Main Street Wampum. Entombment will follow in St. Peter’s Mausoleum at Holy Redeemer Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to donor’s favorite charity. Memories, condolences for the family may be submitted online to marshallsfh.com.
I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers for peace through God’s love for all of you. You have many great memories of the wonderful person your father was!
Thanks Marcia! We sure do have great memories! Be well
To George and Dave and the Aromatorio family so sorry for your loss, always in our thoughts and prayers!
Thanks Randy and Shelly! We were fortunate to have him as long as we did. Be well
George , David & Families
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Will keep you all in our thoughts and Prayers. He will truly be missed by many.
Thanks Jim & Bonnie. We are thankful for the time we were fortunate enough to have Dad with us!
To the Aromatorio family, I was sorry to hear of Angelo’s passing. I worked for him at the B & W and he was one of the best boss and even a better person. I fondly remember attending a Christmas party at his house that he held for his crew. You have my deepest sympathy.
Don Kuzma
Thanks Don. We’ve had many that have echoed those words about Dad who worked with him. We were very fortunate to have him as a role model. Really appreciate your kind words.
Our deepest sympathy.
Thanks to all the Nerti’s.
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Thanks Alicia. Mom and Dad always appreciated the love you showed them over the years. They certainly loved you. Thanks for everything you did for them do for us.
We are very sorry for your loss. May all the memories you’ve made throughout your Dad’s life help you through this difficult time. Our condolences you all your family and friends.
Thanks Scott and Deb. So many great memories of Dad we’ll cherish.
Dear George, so sorry for your loss.
Thank you
My heartfelt sympathy to the Aromatorio family. Ang and his wife Lillian were two of the warmest and most kind people I have ever known. I will always treasure the memory of going to their home when Lillian would host an excellent luncheon and Ang would make delicious homemade bread. They truly made the world a better place.
Love,
Maryann Jackson
Thank you for the kind words. They felt the same way about you!