Angela R. DeGenarro

December 18, 2021

Angela R. DeGennaro, formerly of North Syracuse, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021. She was 97 years old. Born on September 26, 1924, Angela was the last surviving child of William and Ella Caggiano. Angela was raised in Astoria (Queens) New York and spent her summers in Rocky Point on Long Island where her family had a summer home. She graduated from Julia Richman High School in Manhattan in 1942 and, after graduating from business school, worked in New York City until 1949, when she married Louis D. DeGennaro and moved to North Syracuse. Angela regularly attended St. Rose of Lima church and, during her earlier years, was active in a number of church and charitable activities, including the Altar Rosary Society, Respite and teaching CCD. She enjoyed readings, music, dancing and, most of all, spending time with her family. Predeceased by her husband, Louis, and her grandson, William (Will) DeGennaro, she is survived by her sons James (Monice) DeGennaro, Joseph (Rosemary) DeGennaro, David (Barbara) DeGennaro, Mark (Kelley) DeGennaro, Michael (Michelle) DeGennaro, twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, December 23rd at 10:00 at St. Margaret’s church in Mattydale, followed by a private burial in North Syracuse Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Angela’s family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to St. Rose of Lima, Food Pantry, 409 South Main Street, North Syracuse, NY, 13212.