Richard V. "Mook" Angelini

Mr. Richard V. “Mook” Angelini, age 77, of Utica, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2007 at the Heritage Health Care Center after a brief illness. He was surrounded by the love of his family at the time of his passing. Born in Utica on May 16, 1930, Richard was the son of the late Frank and Isabella (Melchiore) Angelini. Raised and educated locally, he was a graduate of T. R. Proctor High School. He proudly served his country in 1947 in the U.S. Marine Corps. Mook was the owner and operator of the Par 5 Bar and concurrently Richard’s Beauty Salon. He retired from his position with the Utica City School District in 1994. A very loving and devoted man, he adored his family. Although he was set in his ways, he had a big heart, enjoyed good times, and always had a positive outlook on life. He knew how to appreciate life to its fullest. As an avid golfer, he favored “the 19th hole”, and as an excellent cook, he took pleasure in sharing his delicacies. His patriotic affiliations included the American Legion Post # 229, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Social Athletic Club, and the Schuyler Post. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Church and was very spiritually involved with the annual San Cosma and San Damiano Feast. Mook was a loving father and family man to his son, Richard F. Angelini, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and Lisa Desiato. He shared a loving and devoted relationship of 24 years with his fiancé, Sadie M. Indiveri. Also surviving are Sadie’s children, who he considered his own family: Joseph Indiveri, and his daughters, Jennifer, and Emily; Cindy and Joseph Morelle and their children, Christopher, Jamie; and Carla and John Odell and their children, Johnnie, and Austin. In addition, he leaves Sadie’s brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Linda Santomassino and family; his several nieces and nephews; and many special friends, including Raymond Arcuri, Pat Nasto, Doc Zito, and many others, too numerous to mention. He was predeceased by his sisters, Isabelle A. Angelini, and Carmela “Cora” Angelini; and his brother, Martin F. “Marty” Angelini. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the entire staff of the Heritage Health Care Center, and to Dr. Sudershan Dang and staff for their care and professionalism. Visitation will be held Tuesday (today) from 5:00-8:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Richard’s funeral service will commence on Wednesday morning at 9:00 from the funeral home and at 10:00 at St. Anthony of Padua Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors.

Richard V. "Mook" Angelini

May 16, 1930 - November 25, 2007