Mr. Eugene A. Colangeli, age 89 died Thursday Nov. 22, 2007 at home, with his loving family, after a lengthy illness. Born in Malden, Eugene was the beloved son of the late Maddalena (Grassi) & Enrico Colangeli.
Eugene was a carpenter who retired in 1970. He worked for Porter Construction of Watertown as well as E. A. Colangeli Construction Inc., which is owned by his sons. An Army veteran of World War II, he seved from Oct. 1941 to Oct. 1945. He was a member of Local #40, Malden Moose and the Malden VFW. Eugene was a resident of Medford for the last 55 years.
Eugene was the beloved husband of the late Vincenza (Palermo). Devoted father of Enrico Colangeli and his wife Linda of Medford, John Colangeli and his wife Barbara of Andover, Madeline “Maddy” Gagliardi of Revere, and Eugene A. Colangeli Jr. of Somerville. Also survived by 12 loving grandchildren and 6 loving great grandchildren. Brother of the late Emelio Colangeli, George Colangeli, Anna Gagliardi and Amelia Dietz.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford at 8 AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.