Del Anthony Mastrangelo, 87, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home
on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Born December 30, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio to
Domenic and Philomena Mastrangelo. He grew up in Cleveland, (Little Italy) Ohio
and graduated from East Tech High School in 1948. Del was a veteran of the
United States Army, attended Miami of Ohio and graduated with a degree in
History and Government in 1956. He was passionate about teaching and
touched the lives of many people over his 30+ years of teaching in the W-E
School District. Del was a member of the Oratinese Club and Little Italy Retires.
He loved to spend his free time with family, gardening, making wine, and
photography.
Del married Pauline (nee Ranallo) on November 30, 1963; they were happily
married for 53 years. He is survived by his wife Pauline, son Del, daughter Anne
(Jud) Howarth, and three grandchildren Madeline, Amy, and Jack. Preceded in
death by his siblings Evelino (Elizabeth), Olivia (Dante) Cornacchione and sister in
law Antoinette (Daniel) Tirabasso. Also survived by in laws Anna, Tony (Jo)
Ranallo. Honor Flight was very special to Del. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations
may be made to The Honor Flight at www.honorflight.org/donatenow or mail to:
Honor Flight Inc. Attn: Diane Gresse, 175 South Tuttle Rd., Springfield, Ohio 45505
937-521-2400.
Mass of Christian Burial 9:30am Saturday November 18, at Holy Rosary Church,
12021 Mayfield Road, Cleveland. Interment Lake View Cemetery. The family will
receive friends at THE VITANTONIO-PREVITE FUNERAL HOME
5236 MAYFIELD RD. (EAST OF RICHMOND RD.) FRIDAY 2-4 and 6-8PM.
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