Obituary for Angelica T. "Angel" Tenaglia
Angelica T. “Angel” Tenaglia, age 59, of Delaware City, formerly of New Castle, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at home surrounded by family.
Angel was a 1980 graduate of William Penn / Hodgson Vo-Tech High Schools and attended St. Peter’s Grade School. She became a certified cosmetologist at the Delaware Beauty School but dedicated her life to her 30 year career as a Behavioral Health Technician at the Delaware State Hospital, Growth Horizons and Benefit Coordinator at The Rockford Center, as well as being a patient advocate.
Angel was known for her beautiful, giving and caring spirit and would help anyone in need. She enjoyed her bible studies, painting ceramics, drawing, reading, writing, and activities at the Middletown Senior Center.
She loved spending time with her family, her lifelong friends and most especially with her grandchildren.
Angel was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ruth Ann Tenaglia.
Survivors include her daughters - Dina Gregg (Kalin) and Mellissa Tenaglia (William Sr); her brother - Duane Payton (Tammi); her sisters - Lisa Tenaglia-Evans and Antoinette Fazio (Vincent); her grandchildren - William Jr and Lucianna; her nephews - Joshua, Michael, Brandon, Eric, Paul, Matthew and Nicholas; grandpups Blu and Chica and her trusted companion, Sparkle.
The family would like to thank all of Angel’s closest friends for the time they spent with her in prayer, through laughter and tears and the hours of ‘fun facts.’ Angel fought so hard to recover from each hurdle thrown her way and walked to the Lord with her Parents and Godparents.
A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, April 3 at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212 E. Justis St. Newport, DE 19804 where visitation will begin at 11 am. Masks and social distancing will be required along with a capacity limit in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Angel’s memory may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105
Angel was a 1980 graduate of William Penn / Hodgson Vo-Tech High Schools and attended St. Peter’s Grade School. She became a certified cosmetologist at the Delaware Beauty School but dedicated her life to her 30 year career as a Behavioral Health Technician at the Delaware State Hospital, Growth Horizons and Benefit Coordinator at The Rockford Center, as well as being a patient advocate.
Angel was known for her beautiful, giving and caring spirit and would help anyone in need. She enjoyed her bible studies, painting ceramics, drawing, reading, writing, and activities at the Middletown Senior Center.
She loved spending time with her family, her lifelong friends and most especially with her grandchildren.
Angel was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ruth Ann Tenaglia.
Survivors include her daughters - Dina Gregg (Kalin) and Mellissa Tenaglia (William Sr); her brother - Duane Payton (Tammi); her sisters - Lisa Tenaglia-Evans and Antoinette Fazio (Vincent); her grandchildren - William Jr and Lucianna; her nephews - Joshua, Michael, Brandon, Eric, Paul, Matthew and Nicholas; grandpups Blu and Chica and her trusted companion, Sparkle.
The family would like to thank all of Angel’s closest friends for the time they spent with her in prayer, through laughter and tears and the hours of ‘fun facts.’ Angel fought so hard to recover from each hurdle thrown her way and walked to the Lord with her Parents and Godparents.
A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, April 3 at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212 E. Justis St. Newport, DE 19804 where visitation will begin at 11 am. Masks and social distancing will be required along with a capacity limit in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Angel’s memory may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105