Today we mourn the passing of Angelo Vincent Garavaglia—beloved husband of the late Carol Marie Garavaglia (Moquin), devoted father to Michael (Carolina), Christopher (Meg), and John (Bridget), cherished grandfather to Alanna, Jennifer (Luke), Andrew, Matthew, Mackenzie (Mark), Hannah, Alexa, Brooklyn, Jessica, and Tyler and proud great-grandfather to Luca.
Angelo passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, surrounded by his loving family, on June 7, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born on August 8, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, to Ernesto Giovanni and Teresa Louise (Columbo) Garavaglia, and was raised in Detroit’s “Little Italy.”
Angelo was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Carol, his parents, Ernesto and Teresa, his brother, Carl, and sister, Pauline Moran. He is survived by his sister, Carol Kraemer, along with many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends.
A U.S. Marine who served during the Korean conflict, Angelo rarely spoke of himself—living instead with quiet strength, humility, and unwavering devotion to family and faith. He was a long-standing member of St. Paul of Tarsus, the Knights of Columbus, and a respected accountant and employee of Chrysler Financial for more than 30 years.
He lived a life marked by integrity, hard work, and love—always leading by example. He was a devoted husband and father—steadfast, selfless, and principled. He enjoyed lifelong friendships with Mr. Gino Gattari, Mr. Eddie Thomas, and many others—several lasting more than eight decades—that were a testament to his deep loyalty, quiet strength, and enduring kindness. His legacy will live on in the values he instilled and the lives he helped shape.
Visitation instate will begin at 9:30 am on Saturday, June 14th at St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, 41300 Romeo Plank, Clinton Township, Michigan, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Angelo’s memory may be made to The ALS Association or Breakthrough T1D (formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) by joining the family in honoring his legacy through contributions that support continued research, advocacy, and hope for those affected by these conditions.
