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DEANGELIS -- Leo Francis DeAngelis, 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1964 died peacefully at home with his family by his side on Monday, August 23, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Olive; son Roger DeAngelis and wife, Dianne; grandchildren, Nicole DeAngelis King and husband, Josh, and Emilie DeAngelis and husband, Bert Davenport; three great-grandchildren, Kelli, Haedi, and Alexander; sister, Erma Menaul; and many other relatives and friends. Leo was preceded in death by his parents, Luciano and Nicolina DeAngelis. He was born on June 8, 1920 in Berwind, CO and graduated from Arvada High School in 1938. He entered the United States Air Force, serving in both WWII and the Korean Conflict, performing with dignity during both. Leo retired in 1964 and while passing through Albuquerque on their way to AZ, stopped and got a job at Sears in Coronado, when it originally opened. He and Olive owned and operated Welch Seed and Bulb for several years. Leo had a passion for the game of golf. He was a long-time member of Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Church. Leo was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Friends and family may visit French - Wyoming Chapel, Thursday, August 26, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE on Friday, August 27, 2010, 2:00 p.m. with entombment to follow with full military honors. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in Leo's name to The New Mexico Heart Institute, 502 Elm Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102 or the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, 87111. Please visit our online guestbook for Leo at: www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Wed August 25, 2010