ROBERT LOUIS ANGELL
Robert Louis Angell, 92 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on March 9, 2017 at Chase Nursing Home.
Robert was born on March 19, 1924 in Utica, NY the son of Louis F. & Mildred (Pearsall) Angell. His childhood was spent in the Ilion & Utica, NY areas. He attended New Berlin Central School, Cascadilla School (GED) and Utica School of Commerce where he attained his A.A.S. in accounting.
On December 29, 1949 he married Elizabeth (Horton) Angell who predeceased him on May 4, 2001.
Robert worked as a crane operator, a truck driver, a coal dealer for L.F.Angell & Son, a bookkeeper for I.L. Richer Company, and a bus driver for the New Berlin Central School. He also worked for Eastern Rock and the Town of New Berlin and was the owner and operator of Angell’s Bakery. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946 in the European Theatre during WWII.
He was a member of the New Berlin Fire Department and Emergency Squad, the American Legion and the Masons. He attended the First Baptist Church of New Berlin and later, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church also of New Berlin. He had a great love for woodworking and crafts.
Robert is survived by his children; Roger & Barbara Angell of Oneonta, Alice & David Cappadonia of Sherburne and Betty Lou & Dale Malhenzie of Delmar, grandchildren; Melinda Malhenzie, Wendy (& Mike) Stevens, Eric (& Leah) Malhenzie, and David (& Megan) Cappadonia & Elizabeth Cappadonia, great grandchildren; Matthew, Joshua, Rachel & Lauren Stevens, Sarah Malhenzie and Ava Cappadonia, his sister; Sally Sommers of Utica as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, Robert was predeceased by his brother; Peter Kingston and 2 sisters; Delores Saldano and Ruth Angell.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 from 7:00-9:00 PM at the Dakin Funeral Home LP, New Berlin, NY.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 2:00 PM at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, New Berlin, NY.
The interment will be in the Sherburne West Hill Cemetery, Sherburne, NY.
Arrangements are by the Dakin Funeral Home LP, New Berlin, NY.
Memorial contributions can be made to the New Berlin Emergency Squad.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.dakinfuneralhome.com.