Obituary of Angelo A. LaMena

North Creek: Angelo A. LaMena, 71, of State Route 28, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Rochester General Hospital following a courageous battle with heart disease. Born February 2, 1939 in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Anthony and Anna (Viscusi) LaMena. Following his graduation from Johnstown High School, he attended SUNY Albany and Cobleskill where he earned his Masters Degree. Angelo began his teaching career at the Pottersville High School. It was during this time that he met the love of his life, Nancy Bibby and the couple eventually wed on August 21, 1965. Angelo and Nancy then relocated to Wynantskill where he taught business classes at Averill Park High School for 31 years. Following his retirement from Averill Park, he then taught at the Berkshire Farm for Boys in Lebanon. Angelo was very active in his community. He was the founder of the DECA Club at Averill Park High School, he coached JV baseball for 13 years, varsity girls softball for 20 years, and still found time to coach recreational softball for 20 years with his daughters, winning several championships. Besides spending time with his family, Angelo also enjoyed cheering on his all time favorite team, the Los Angeles Dodgers. He loved to watch television with his cats and search local newspapers for coupons. Many will remember Angelo as the ultimate bargain shopper. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Nancy LaMena of North Creek; his four daughters: Theresa Richardson and her husband, Tom of Pittsford; Michele French and her husband, Bill of Wynantskill; Angela Strang and her husband, Eric of Wynantskill; and Nicole Breedlove and her husband, Greg of East Greenbush; his brothers: John LaMena of Latham; Tony LaMena and his wife, Jane of Syracuse; his sister, Carmie Rossbach and her husband, Chris of Gloversville; eight grandchildren: Nate, Abby, Alexandra, Anabella, Serafina, Brody, Ryan, and Isabel and his two fuzzy canine grandchildren, Timber and Jesse; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may call on Angelo’s family from 5 to 8 pm, Thursday, October 21, 2010 at the Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main St., Warrensburg. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be conducted at 11 am, Friday at the funeral home with Don Paige and his brother in law, Bill Bibby officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Olmstedville. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the American Heart Association. Please visit www.alexanderfh.net for online guestbook, condolences and directions.