Angelo Iorio

Angelo Iorio 92, of Thornwood, NY, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2016. He was born in Morrone del Sannio, Italy, on November 2, 1923. His beloved wife Assunta passed away last year. They would have been married 58 years on May 18. He is survived by his children: Linda (Edward) Scoca, and Louis (Dr. Reinemarie Williamann) Iorio, and by his grandchildren, Noelle (Dr. Ronald) Gomez, Dr. Deanna Scoca, August, Justin and Avery Iorio. He also survived by his sister and husband in Italy, Antoinetta and Michele Amoruso and many nieces and nephews. Angelo was a resolute individual with a relentless drive to both achieve and serve. He left home at the age of 16 to apprentice as a tailor in a distant town, then was called up to serve in the Italian Army in WWII at age 18. Ever modest about his achievements, he succeeded in returning to his home from behind German lines after the Italians signed an armistice with the Allies. Less than 30 days later, Angelo joined the British Eighth Army and served until 1946. He emigrated to New York in 1954 where he advanced from being a tailor to becoming a patternmaker and later assistant designer in women's fashions. He worked in the garment district of Manhattan for nearly 40 years. His greatest happiness was making clothing for his beloved grandchildren. A devoted husband and father, Angelo was a gentle person who always took time to offer wise counsel to his family. After his retirement, he and his wife enjoyed spending winters at Point East in Florida for 20 years. He greatly cherished spending time with his relatives and friends, especially at Sunday dinners. He will be greatly missed. Reposing, Hawthorne Funeral Home on Monday, 3-7 PM. Funeral Mass, Holy Rosary Church, Hawthorne, N.Y. on Tuesday, 10 AM. Interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, N.Y.
HAWTHORNE FUNERAL HOME
21 West Stevens Ave.
Hawthorne, New York 10532
914-769-4404

Born in Morrone del Sannio, Italy on Nov. 2, 1923
Departed on May 14, 2016 and resided in Thornwood, NY.

Visitation: Monday, May 16, 2016
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Funeral Mass: Tuesday, May 17, 2016
10:00 am

Cemetery: Gate of Heaven Cemetery

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