Obituaries

Angelo Dipollina

June 29, 1933 - May 8, 2016

U.S. Veteran

Burial Date May 11, 2016

DIPOLLINA: Angelo P. Dipollina, 82 of Quaker Hill entered eternal life on May 8, 2016. He was born June 29, 1933 in New London the son of the late Carmello and Marianna (Barossa) Dipollina. He attended local schools and graduated from the former Chapman Technical High School class of 1951. He enlisted in US Army. A Korean War veteran, and was honorably discharged. Angelo was united in marriage to the former Sue Ann Mauro on May 1, 1965 in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Mrs. Dipollina survives him. He worked for the New London Fire Dept. for 40 years, retiring in 1998. In addition, he owned and operated a contracting business for many years. Angelo was a gentleman farmer who had many types of livestock, fruit- tree’s, and a large garden. He was a life member of the former F. Allen Hook & Ladder, a committee member of the Feast of the Assumption, and New Lodge of Elks # 360. Besides his beloved wife of 51 years of marriage, he is survived by, two children. Angela Gozzo of Noank, and Michael Dipollina of New London. Four grandchildren who he adored, Abby and Madelyn Dipollina, Ryan and Talia Gozzo. Two siblings. John Dipollina of New London, Bon McCormick of Niantic, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four siblings, Dominic Dipollina, Josephine Montessi, Rose Montessi and Mary Ogborne. His family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday from 5pm to 7:30pm pm at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave. New London. Guest are asked to gather for a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 11 am from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 63 Old Norwich Rd. Quaker Hill. Interment in St. Mary Cemetery. Donations in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38148-0142.