Anthony De Angelis
April 21, 2011
Anthony Joseph De Angelis was born August 25, 1927, in Des Moines, IA, one of four children born to Sadie Renda and Dominic De Angelis. He passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2011. He fought a long and difficult battle against Diffuse Lewy Body Disease with Dementia.
Tony was raised on the south side of Des Moines in “Little Italy.” He attended St. Anthony’s grade school, and graduated from Dowling High School. He was drafted into the Army in 1945 and served in WW II. He was married April 12, 1953, to Loretta Jean Gray. To this union six children were born, Antoniette (Toni Lea), Dominic (Dom), Rebecca "Becky," Charles "Chuck," Lucia "Luchie," and Catherine "Catie."
Tony followed in his father’s footsteps, operating and owning The Savory Dress Club, a dry cleaning and tailoring business, next to the Savory Hotel in downtown Des Moines. He later worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Des Moines.
Anthony is survived by five children, Toni Lea Tate, Rebecca Chandler (Keith), Charles De Angelis (Terri Walker), Lucia De Angelis (Ben Leal), Catie DeAngelis; seven grandchildren; four step grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one sister, Rosemary Sposeto (Micky); brother, Vincent DeAngelis (Toni Marasco) and brother-in-law, Hank Graziano. He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta; his son, Dominic; and his grandson, Kevin De Angelis; his sister, Catherine “Bootie” Graziano.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 25, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, burial following at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 12 noon before the service. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude's or the ALS Foundation.
Good Night. God Bless. We love you. So long.
tiziana de angelis
04/23/2020
Few days ago died in MIlano, Italy, Giovanna De Angelis, age 90, sister of Dominick De Angelis.She was so proud of her american family, and so are we. Our family, in Italy and in Iowa, will always love our dear fathers and mothers.
Domenico, Tiziana and Antonella De Angelis
Kathy Mascaro-Forbes
04/26/2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Tony was a close friend over the years. I loved him like a father. We would argue and bicker like family does from time to time. But he was loved by many and will be missed by many as well. He was the best friend anyone could have. Tony, Dick, Bob and I were the four stooges at work back in the day. We were inseperable.
I love you papa Tony!
Kathy
Norma J. Hirsch
04/22/2011
May the Supreme Physician ease your pain at this time of loss and grief.
And may there be an awareness of deep peace at this chaotic time.
Denise White-Brokaw
04/22/2011
I just wanted to tell you how sorry that I am for your loss. Grandpa was a "one of a kind" man and will be surely missed. Cherish the memories, I know there are a lot of them and the majority will end in laughter. Be reminded that he has several loved ones beyond the clouds that have been waiting along time for him and will take great care of him now. He is no longer suffering and I am sure singing and joking with loved ones saying we are fools for grieving. He will be missed but when it is our time we will see him again.
Love you all,
Denise, Matt, Weston & Easton