Angelo Intoppa

Angelo Intoppa age 92, of Wayne, passed away on Friday June 21, 2024, peacefully surrounded by family.

Born and raised in Paterson, Angelo was the son of the late Armando and Patricia (Cento) Intoppa. He was the third of five children in a close, loving Italian family. He was a proud American who served overseas in the US Army from 1952-1954 in the Korean War. Angelo married the love of his life Jean (Melillo) April 28, 1957. They were blessed to be married for 64 years.

He was a career accountant who attended Fairleigh Dickinson University. Most recently he was the comptroller at Glatt Air Techniques until his retirement in 1999. He and Jean moved to Whiting and enjoyed traveling, walking along the boardwalk, taking their grandchildren to the beach and watching them play hockey. Angelo enjoyed golf and was an avid bowler, even once bowling a perfect game. Later they would enjoy summers up at the lake in Canada fishing.

Angelo was predeceased by his beloved wife Jean (Melillo) Intoppa, sister Andrienna, brother Londo, sister Mary and brother Frank. He was the loving father of Angela Maffei and her late husband Michael (2023) of Wayne, and David and his wife Kelly Intoppa of Jupiter, Florida.

Angelo was the biggest fan and loving grandfather of Michael and wife Brittany Maffei, Gina and husband Ferid Shabani, Alexandra and husband Denis Lyubeznik, Nicholas and wife Emma Maffei, Kyle and wife Kelsey Intoppa, Samantha Intoppa and Sara and husband Charlie MacDonald. He was also the proud great-grandfather of Nate, Maverick, Callan and Ellie.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Angelo are asked to consider Wounded Warrior Project.