George De Angelo

George De Angelo, 89, of Wayne, NJ passed away on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 at Morristown Memorial Hospital. He was the oldest of 6 children, survived by brothers Richard and Leonard De Angelo and sister Gloria DiLeone of Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife Miki De Angelo (Bennington) in 2010 and survived by his daughter Robyn De Angelo Maka, grandson Jordan Maka and granddaughter Alandra Maka. 

George was born in Passaic, moved to Nutley, but spent most of his childhood in Elmwood Park. He attended St. Leo’s Grammar School, Lodi High School, and spent some years at Rutgers Newark. In the early 1960’s, George settled down with his family in Wayne, NJ and lived there most of his life.

George was a charismatic go-getter and a self-made success. He fostered his passion for sales by building a career in the plastics industry and ultimately started his own company, Robyn Packaging, named after his only daughter. From 1983 to 2000, he channeled his love of country music into his very own restaurant Giorgio’s in Elmwood Park, even once visited by actor Harrison Ford. 

George had a presence that will forever be missed. He was the source of joy and laughter at his family dinner table and will always be the center of most family memories. He was sharp, witty and generous with his family and friends. He loved being near the water, country music, but most of all, spending time with his family. His bucket list had included a cross-country RV trip from Tennessee to Wyoming. His favorite singer was Garth Brooks and favorite song was “My Way” by Frank Sinatra – a song that incapsulates his life. 

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.