Angelo Stephan DePersis, 65, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 12, 1954, in New York, but considered Virginia his home state. Angelo was preceded in death by his parents, Rudy and Anita DePersis. Left to cherish his memory are his wife and best friend of 44 years, Marie DePersis; son, Michael DePersis (Emily); daughter, Michelle Puckett (Scotty); grandchildren, Stephen DePersis, Brianna Puckett, Andrew DePersis, Noah Puckett; sister, Susan Barr; brother-in-law, Charlie Fleet; sister-in-law, Cecilia Fleet; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Angelo was a graduate of Henrico High School and earned an associate degree from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. He had many careers over the years, but his favorite was being a Papa to his grandchildren. Angelo served as a deacon at Fairmount Memorial Baptist Church and was an active member of a men’s group at Mechanicsville Christian Center. He was once known as Bike Santa in Mechanicsville, as he partnered with local bike shop, Pedal Power, to give underprivileged children bikes to ride for Christmas. Angelo loved music, Ford Mustangs, Civil War relics and riding around the river community in his golf cart with the music blaring. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 17, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Woody Funeral Home, Atlee Chapel, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116, where a celebration of Angelo's life will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Angelo to The Resource Connection, Inc., 8061 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.
