Angela Ponce, 83 of Atlanta, GA and Panama City Beach, FL, died April 7, 2024. Angela is survived by her son, Barbaro Ponce; daughter, Lisbet Canteli (Manuel); grandsons, Manuel and Christopher Canteli; great grandson, Daniel Canteli; and extended family.
In 1972, Angela came to the United States with her family from their home country of Cuba. She worked as a seamstress for over 30 years, including over 20 years in the Custom Drapery department at Riches. You could always find an open puzzle on the table, fresh Cuban coffee, and sweet snacks to share. As she liked to talk about the great times she had with her 10 older siblings at their family beach house in La Ganuza, Cuba.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (fodac.org). A Memorial Mass will be Saturday, May 4th at 1 o’clock at Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 353 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, GA 30308. A celebration of life will follow the mass at 3 o’clock at her son Barbaro’s residence.