Angelo's (Andy) four sisters, Charlotte Poliseno (predeceased), Madelyn Longo, Frances Signorino and Lorraine Snowman, produced his 14 nieces and nephews. To some of them, he was a favorite uncle; to some of them he acted as a substitute dad. He was generous of his time with them, and they were generous with their love in return.
There were other special people in Andy's life. He was fortunate to have his devoted long-time love, Sherilyn Lerner, as his caretaker and loyal friends who made his last few years comfortable with their care, presence, and support.
Andy had a thirst for knowledge and could speak on any subject. He was multi-talented and had a scientific mindset. He loved to learn new things and then enjoyed talking about them - and talk and talk and talk. He had numerous hobbies which soon filled his house. He loved to take things apart and build them back together again; he liked to save things - and save and save and save.
When Andy was very young-the first time he heard an airplane high up in the sky-he followed the sound and pointed to it until it was out of sight. His fascination for aircraft increased as he grew up. With his electrical and mechanical abilities, he chose to attend a technical high school, graduating as a certified aeronautical and engineering license holder at age 18.
After graduating college and serving in the military, he worked for aviation companies that manufactured and sold airplane parts, but he longed to be around airplanes again. So, he traded in his suit and tie for his favorite preferred way of dressing- casual clothing and a baseball cap and worked at Caldwell Airport until he retired. After working for 50 years as an airplane mechanic, he was recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration as a Master Mechanic and was presented with the Charles Taylor award named after Mechanic Charles Tayor who built the first powered engine for the Wright Brothers, who were credited with inventing and flying the world's first successful airplane. A copy of Andy's certificate hangs in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C.
Andy also took flying lessons and bought a single engine airplane-a 1947 lronca Chief, which he hauled to his home from the airport to store in his garage. But first, he had to remove the wings from the plane, so it sat in Andy's yard for two days while he cleaned out his garage to make room for it. His neighbors thought the plane had crash landed there.
Now, Andy has traded in his airplane wings for a pair of angel wings that will take him high up in the sky to his heavenly home.
A visitation for Angelo will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM at Quinn Hopping Funeral Home, 145 East Mount Pleasant Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039. A funeral mass will occur Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Raphael Roman Catholic Church, 346 E Mt Pleasant Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039. An entombment will occur Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 12:30 PM to 12:45 PM at Restland Memorial Park, 77 Deforest Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936.
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