ANGELO ANDREOSSO

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ANGELO ANDREOSSO
September 5, 1937 - December 13, 2019

Angelo was born in Fossalta di Portogruaro in the province of Venice, Italy to parents, Oreste and Alma (Castaldi) Andreosso.
Angelo will be deeply missed by his wife of 59 years, Shirley and their children, Mark, Michael (April) and Lyn (Matthew). "Pa" will be loving remembered by grandchildren, Mackenzie, Katie, Jackson, Daniel and David. Angelo was predeceased by his siblings, Teresina (Remo), Renato (Adalgisa), Luiga (Giuliano) and Maria (Angelo) and leaves behind his sister Renata (Giordano) in Luxembourg. Angelo will also be missed by brothers-in-law, Garnet (Ginger) and Don in Kenora, daughters-in-law, Lori and Holly and numerous relative and friends throughout Italy, Luxembourg and Canada.
Angelo arrived in Canada from Italy in 1957 with a cardboard suitcase in hand, a few dollars in his pocket and unable to speak English. A stonemason by trade, Angelo went on to own a successful masonry company and will be remembered by many in the business for his honesty, integrity and his commitment to getting the job done to his own high standards. Angelo was a hardworking man who took great pride in every project. As a result, there are many beautiful buildings, schools, churches and museums throughout Manitoba and Saskatchewan that stand as part of his legacy. Angelo also worked on the monuments at the Forks and he was proud to help lead the team that took down a badly tarnished Golden Boy and returned him to his perch on the Manitoba Legislature, bright and glowing.
Work was very important to Angelo, but it was La Famiglia that was his source of pride. He loved his children and adored his wife. Their marriage was a real partnership, in love and business. To see Angelo and Shirley dance was a real lesson in tenderness and cooperation. Together they made a life filled with the warmth of a comfortable home and the adventure of family holidays all over Canada, the United States and Europe. Angelo's generosity knew no bounds and he made sure his family never wanted for anything.
Angelo enjoyed renovating and improving his homes over the years, but his greatest pride was building and taking care of the family home at "The Lake" on Hillside Point. After he would tirelessly mow the lawn to a greens keeper's standard, many wonderful gatherings were enjoyed there, time spent with family and special friends. Rounds of bocce, food for an army and always, Angelo's pure tenor voice leading us in song. Angelo was the perfect host and there was never an empty wine glass in sight. While it was rare for him to take a break, when he did, Angelo loved to play golf and cribbage, and work on his sculpting. He had real artistic talent, evident in the woodcarvings and bowls that found their way into our family's homes.
The mighty Angelo. We will miss you and your big heart full of love. We will miss your beautiful voice, and we will miss your jaunty whistling as you worked to do your absolute best by your family, every day of your life. Rest in peace with your faithful friend Loopy.
Shirley, Lyn and the rest of the family would like to thank Sandra, Peto, Byng, Kathy, Laurel, Laurel Lee, Garth, Lexi, Denise and the other wonderful care providers at West Park Manor. We are grateful for the compassion and comfort they provided for Angelo and for us over this past year.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba or Parkinson Canada.

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Chapel Lawn Funeral Home
204-885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 21, 2019