Angelo V. LaPolla Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Angelo V. LaPolla of Bristol, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 at Chandler Hall in Newtown surrounded by his loving family. He was 101. Born in Bristol, he was a lifelong resident. Prior to his retirement, Angelo worked as a tailor and had been an officer for the Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. He was also an active member of St. Ann Church in Bristol and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #906 in Bristol. He loved children and like a magnet, children were always drawn to him. Most importantly, Angelo was devoted to his family and was always there for them. He was preceded in death by his wives, Virginia and Clara, his wife of 52 years; as well as his parents, Nicholas and Anna; his infant son; and his siblings, Mary, Joseph, Julia, Jean and Nicholas. He is survived by his children, Angelo Jr., Francis, Kathleen Park, Vonnie Fisher, Victoria Winslow and Maryann Bohl and their spouses, 14 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren, and another joining the family in the spring of 2017; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend his viewings from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Molden Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service, 133 Otter St., Bristol. A funeral Mass will immediately follow at 11 a.m. at St. Ann Church, Dorrance Street, Bristol. Interment will be in St. Mark Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Ann Church. Feel free to post photos, share a memory, or send an online condolence to the family.

Angelo V. LaPolla

March 25, 1915 - November 2, 2016