Angelo Locantore

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Angelo Locantore, age 81, of Wayne, NJ. 

Angelo passed away peacefully on Friday February 24, 2023 while receiving the loving care of his family.

Angelo was born and raised in Montescaglioso, Italy and was one of three children to Domenico and Vincenza Locantore.  Like many families in Europe, raising a family and growing up in the aftermath of World War II was a struggle.  As a young boy, and as many other children did, Angelo put his education on hold and went to work to help his family.  He worked in Montescaglioso as a carpenter in the construction industry.  He later moved to Germany and found employment in construction and contributed to “The Reconstruction of Europe.”  He also worked in the automotive industry while residing in Germany for several years. 

In 1970, Angelo moved to the United States of America in search of a better life and the American Dream.  Upon arriving in the US, he settled in Paterson, NJ.  Because of Angelo’s outstanding work ethic, it was no surprise that he found employment quickly with a local construction company.  He later accepted a position with his cousin at Locantore Building, located in Wayne, NJ.  Angelo worked along side his cousin for many years until his retirement about five years ago.  However, retirement was not something that was in the cards for Angelo.  Angelo took on many side jobs of carpentry and other construction projects following his retirement right up until his passing. 

Shortly after arriving in the United States, Angelo was introduced to a lovely attractive lady named Livia.  Angelo and Livia’s families were friends and were cordially introduced.  Angelo and Livia hit it off great and started dating.  As fate would have, they fell in love and were married in 1971.  After getting married, the couple settled in Paterson, NJ for a short time then moved to Wayne where they cherished the next thirty-eight years of loving and loyal marriage together.  Angelo was a truly devoted husband and cared for his wife Livia until her passing in 2009. 

Angelo was member of the Italian American Club in Totowa, NJ for many years.  He was also a member of the Padre Pio Foundation of America. He was truly devoted to his Faith and gave regularly to charities such as Make A Wish Foundation, and Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 

Angelo brought some of his favorite past times from the “Old Country” here to the United States.  Gardening and making his own wine were what filled most of his spare time.  He took great pride and pleasure growing vegetables, every year and caring and nurturing his lemon tree and Fig Tree.  He also loved to watch all types of sports, whether it was football, soccer, basketball, etc., he was always captivated by professional sports.
Angelo and Livia treasured traveling as well, they enjoyed taking cruises and frequenting the islands in the Caribbean.  They also enjoyed traveling back to their homeland of Italy to spend time with family.  Everyone that knew Angelo knew that his greatest passion in life was for his family.  Nothing in the world meant more to him that spending time with those he loved.

Angelo was a private man, and although being private he was delightfully talkative and enjoyed socializing with others.  He had a wonderful, and some say odd, sense of humor and could bring smiles to everyone around him.  He was always said to do things not his way or anyone else’s way, but “the right way.”  He was also truly and deeply proud of his Italian heritage.

Angelo was a truly special person who touched the lives of everyone around him.  He will be forever remembered as a dedicated husband and having and outstanding work ethic.  Angelo will be sincerely missed by everyone that knew him.    

He was predeceased by his wife Livia Locantore in 2009.  Angelo is survived by his two sisters; Filomena Gallipoli of Montescaglioso, Italy, and Elisabetta Minelli and her husband Matteo of Torino, Italy, three cousins; Angelo Locantore of Wayne, NJ, Leonard Locantore of Wayne, NJ, and Elisa Sassone of Kinnelon, NJ, and several loved nieces and nephews.