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In Memory of David D'Angelo
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David D'Angelo
READFIELD -- David D'Angelo, 46, of Readfield, Maine died unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004.
He was born in Quincy, Mass., the son of Anthony and Helen (Miller) D'Angelo, and grew up in North Weymouth, Mass. David graduated from Weymouth High School and Wentworth Institute of Technology, where he met Alicia, his wife of 23 years. They relocated to Readfield in 1991.
Mr. D'Angelo was a loving husband, father and friend. He had been employed at Bowdoin College since 1995, where he was director of facilities management. He enjoyed motorcycling and boating with his family and was a member of United Bikers of Maine and the Honda Riders Club. An active volunteer in the Boy Scouts, he assisted with many community events. The D'Angelo family are members of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winthrop.
David was predeceased by his father.
He is survived by his wife, Alicia (Reynolds) D'Angelo; their three children, Anthony David, Elizabeth Marie and Nicole Maureen; his mother and stepfather, Helen D'Angelo Neilson and Ronald Neilson; his brother, John D'Angelo; his stepsister, Nancy Neilson Connor; his wife's parents, Maureen and George D. Reynolds Jr.; brothers-in-law George Reynolds III and Jim Reynolds; and sisters-in-law Christina Marsan and Pamela Heller. He is also survived by aunts and uncles Esther and Leo DiAngelo and Frances and Bill Haaze, and many friends. David's love of family and life, his beautiful smile and the twinkle in his eyes will be remembered by all who knew him.
Relatives and friends may visit from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Roberts Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winthrop, with the Rev. Brian Blanchette, celebrant. Burial will follow at Readfield Corner Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the D'Angelo Family Fund, c/o the Winthrop Federal Credit Union, Highland Avenue, Winthrop 04364.
Name: Holmes
Man! What to say? I stare at the monitor and my emotions surge yet my fingers are frozen. I am honored to have known you. I am humbled to have been your friend. I know there is life in the wake of death but I'm not ready yet. You know, I would love to be able to speak eloquently right now and say just the right thing but I'm failing. Who's going to poke fun at Monkey as she contemplates burgers bigger than her head? The only comfort I can find in your death is knowing that one day we'll ride together again. Don't fault me for trying to prolong that moment as long as possible. Ride that cart my friend! http://www.corporaterenewalservices.com/cart.wav PS: Did you swipe my highlighter?
Name: Wall
I have heard it said that if you can count the number of true friends you have on one hand you have lived a good life. If David had the hands of a thousand men, he still would not have enough fingers. David's life was as full as anyone could hope for. He was never without a smile. He always greeted everyone with a handshake the first time, after that is was a hug as if you were a long lost relative. Always graciuos, caring and giving. No matter what he did, how trivial the task, he always gave a 100%. David did everything to the best of his abilities. This is never more evident than if you ever saw him with his wife and children. They always came first. No matter where we were on a ride, at bedtime, David would stop and call his family to tell them he loved them and wish them goodnight. In a world of men, David was a King. To his family, he was Dad. I don't know what happens now. My heart aches with this loss. Then I think of Alicia, Tony, Elizabeth, and Nicole, and my heart just breaks. I have heard it said that in a good life if you can count your true friends on one hand,,, Today it feels as though someone has cut off my right hand. I miss you David, I love you David Help me David. Ride easy my brother
Name: ybnorml
I will forever cherish the miles & smiles we shared...either on the open roads or the gatherings at the Inn on Maranacook Lake. Wished I could find the words to express my sorrow for your family and friends, but all I can do is rain teardrops on my keyboard. Someday we will ride again, until then keep your road atlas near by and highlight the scenic roads for us. May God be with you David.
Name: Jerry J
I never met Dave, but just being a part of this fine group and seeing the photo's make me feel like I new him. My prayers to his family and friends for a loss that we may never understand. May he watch over all of us as we ride. His journey is not done, he will be riding in the heavens with the much liked smile that he has shared in all of the photo's of this great person.
Name: Valkrocket
"The Smile" that's what I always thought of whenever Dave's name is mentioned and that's how I'll always remember him. I'm a better man for having met him, though too few many times. Enjoy those sunny curves in Valhalla my friend. 'Till we meet on the other side >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Glide-on
Name: Monkey
Alicia, Tony, Elizabeth and Nicole, my heart goes out to you and all of your family. I wish there were something I could do to erase the moment and ease the pain. All I can do is share my thoughts with you and hope you will find comfort in knowing how many people's lives David brightened. To touch someones soul and make them a better person is a splended gift. I think David had that gift. His smile was contageous. The weekend of Americade will remain with me as one of the best weekends ever. Images of those two days frequently flash through my mind with Chris, Paul, Jim and David. The laughes we all shared are unforgettable. As a matter of fact, so was the food! Making someone feel like a long lost friend when you first meet them came naturally for you David and I thank you for that. I feel honored to have known you, shared a laugh with you and shared the ride with you. You will be greatly missed. God bless you and keep you. Please watch over us as we ride the ride until we see you again.
Name: RonBou
David, though we never met I feel like I know you from the stories I have heard from the New England crew. May you ride forever in a place where it is never cold and never rains. Peace Bro!
Name: Hoy
Our first meeting was a perfect June day in 2004. The New Hampshire VRCC contingent was located at the border of New Hampshire and Maine waiting on the Maine counterparts to deliver Thor's Hammer. My cell phone rang and it was David calling to inform us that his group was running about 40 minutes late. Seems earlier that morning they had gone up to the Governor's mansion to get the banner signed by the Governor of Maine......! In his voice you could tell he was really proud, excited and enthusiastic about that and to be a part of this whole unfolding VRCC history of the Thor's Hammer journey. Even before I ever met David face to face I was already a fan of his! Just a sucker for enthusiasm I guess. When he and the others arrived later for the Hammer exchange David was a great personality giving everyone engulfing hugs along with that now famous BIG smile of his..... He instantly made friends with everyone. A large portion of the combined group of VRCCer's had decided the Hammer just had to go to the top of New England at Mt. Washington as part of it's epic journey, so gladly that's what was done. That is how I met David and got to spend this memorable day with him. In just that short time I knew he was someone special and I was looking forward to other rides with him. Unfortunately we won't get that second ride together just yet but we will someday. Ride on brother.... we will catch up.
Name: Michele
I had the great pleasure to work with Dave in Facilities Management. I know it was said before, but "you just could not help but like the guy." You could tell how much he loved his family! At work he strived not only for excellence, but he took you along for the ride. No matter how difficult the job, his enthusiasm gave you the drive to excel and succeed! I can still here you striding down the office hallway, Dave..quick stepping and smiling!!!I know how much you will be missed. To my facilities family, I am holding your hand in spirit!!!TO Dave's beautiful family...my prayers are with you!!
Name: Laddyboy
I will remember David for as long as I live.We had some great times together, whether it be on the road or at the Inn. I was always impressed with his enthusiasm for whatever we were doing and especially impressed with his family life. It didn't take long to see what a great husband and father he was. I will miss you tremendously. Til we meet again.
Name: Liane
I would like to give my condolences to Alicia, Tony, Elizabeth, and Nicole. I will always remember his smile and his twinkle in his eyes. We will miss you greatly. Til we meet again.
Name: Tenley (a friend from Bowdoin)
That smile, that twinkle in his eye, the love we at Bowdoin know he has for his family, his good humor, enthusiasm, caring and dedication to giving 100% to what ever he did is what I will remember most and admire. I met David at Bowdoin and for those who never had the honor of working with him, I will share: No matter how busy, immersed in a project or challenged by the damands of his position, David always had time to share a smile, a story, lunch, or his positive outlook. He was not only a colleague, but a friend, always willing to listen and offer support and encouragement. He touched all of us deeply and will never be forgotten. In a lifetime, we are blessed if our souls are touched by those who have the ability to change us - in that way David was an angel here on earth. Alicia, your husband loved you and the kids so much and Tony, Elizabeth and Nicole, remember, every day you can look in the mirror and dad is there with you...in your smile and in the beautiful memories you have. Those of us whose lives David touched were blessed, may god bless you.
Name: JeffL
I really don't know what to say. I am still shocked. David was a great guy. I met him several years ago at the UBM Toy Run before he got his Valkyrie. He came up to me and introduced himself, and was very interested in my Valkyrie. Since then, we have done many rides together. I will miss those rides. I will always remember David.
Name: jane orlando
I am reading this news for the first time and I am feeling shock and disbelief that a man who was so full of life is gone. I met David through Paul H. when they came to York PA. a few years ago for the Harley open house. I was struck by his easy going demeanor, his genuineness and as others have mentioned that infectious smile. David's spirit was larger than life and you couldn't help but feel like you'd known him forever even if you just meet. He just felt like an old familiar friend. It is a very special person that can have that effect on you and David was a VERY special person. The next time I saw David, Paul took me to Maine to visit him and his family. We spent that rainy afternoon hanging around the house talking and playing with the kids. I fell in love with his family! I watched the interactions between Dave and Alicia, the way they lovingly joked with each other, the way they worked together in the kitchen and they way they spoke to and interacted with their children; it was obvious that they were partners in every sense of the word. My fondest and most precious memory of that day is watching David holding his youngest child in his lap while sitting in the recliner. She was getting fussy and David said it was time for a nap. He held her close and gently stroked her hair until she fell asleep in his lap and that is where she stayed for the next two hours. David never got up to put her to bed or move her to another room, he just held her tenderly in his arms the whole time and that is what struck me; his tenderness. His devotion to his family was clear that day. That image will stay with me forever. My heart truly, truly aches for the family. I just lost my father 4 weeks ago and the pain is still raw. I was blessed to have my father for nearly 40 years, but sadly they were not as fortunate. When I think of how David held his child, I can't help but think of my own father and the special relationship we shared; I was daddy's little girl and I loved my father with a daughter's devotion. I know that David had that kind of relationship with his children and that is something that they can always cherish. Alicia, I hope you can read these messages someday and see what a huge impact David has made on so many. It just shows how many lives we can touch without even realising it. I understand that words are little consolation right now, I hope the love of family and friends can sustain you. Please know that you and the kids are in my prayers. Heaven has just received two of the most wonderful men I know; they will be sorely missed. God bless...
Name: Brian Nicely
Didn't know David, as I am new to VRCC. By the outpouring o the message board he must have been a terrififc guy and I wish I would have met him. His beautiful Valk is the same color as mine. Your family are in my prayers, God Bless.
Name: dalai-lama
I always enjoyed coming up to Maine and meeting with the guys and seeing David with his ever present smile! I remember him planning this summer's Rangely Lakes ride and me busting on him to start the ride a litte later for us long distance travelers and him working any which way to make us all comfortable. David was a special man and is surely missed by all who knew hime.
Name: Treacy
I knew David, or Uncle Dave as i called him in a whole differnt way than most of you did. I am his niece. You would think that his riding buddies, co-workers, and family would know totally different sides of him, but as i read through the comments here, i realize that anyone he ever met, got to know the amazing person that he always was. Dealing with this loss is harder than anything you can explain in words, but to know how many lives he touched, in so many different ways is such a wonderful thing. Aunt Alicia, Tony, Elizabeth and Nicole are the stongest people in the world to get through this. I'll always remeber my first motorcycle ride he took me on to buy tomatoes at a stand a few towns over, the many times he pulled me behind the boat on water skis, and his contagious smile. We all miss you uncle Dave, and your perfect Monty Python impressions. We'll be seeing you.
Name: Paul
Hey Buddy, It's certainly not getting any easier. I can't tell you how many times I've picked up the phone to call you. Or be somewhere and think wait till David hears this. I miss your help. I miss bugging the crap out of you. I miss planning things with you. I miss it all. It's just not the same anymore. My bike sits in the garage waiting for the first ride of the season and I just don't feel it. My bike. The one you never got to see. I wish you could have seen it. I wish you were here so you could see it. I still find times were I just can't believe what has happened. I have no feelings. I don't feel sad, or depressed, or anger. I go to work, I visit my friends, I stay busy, it's just all different now. Man I miss you. I'm trying to carry on because that's what I'm suppose to do. I just wish you were here to talk me through it. Buddy I will never forget the things we did, laughs we shared, and the time we spent together. I will treasure you always. Friends like you come once in a lifetime. Unfortunately, your was too short. I love you brother Seeya
Name: Ma!
Can't handle dying!!
Name: Holmes
Thank you my friend for providing us with fantastic weather and also for protecting each and every one of us that attended the ride this weekend. Laura and I had a blast but it's still not the same without you.
Name: Mr & Mrs. Christopher Wirth
David, our Friend: Thank you for watching over us yesterday on our wedding day. Your name was spoken often and many of us shared laughs and tears. We love you and miss you. To Alicia, Tony, Elizabeth and Nicole we offer our most sincere sympathies on this most difficult day. You will be in our thoughts and prayers forever. --Chris & Laura
Name: Wall
It's been a year buddy. I still miss you as much as I did the day after. I went to a memorial Mass for you. Silent Jim and I stopped in to see you. It took Alicia a long time to get your stone. She tries to be so strong. I wish I could help her more. I do what I can but, I feel like I'm letting you down. I'm trying pal, I hope you know that. Father Brian made everyone chuckle at your Mass. When he was walking down the aisle he stopped right next to me and asked if I rode. I'm sorry buddy, it was too cold. Alicia and the kids didn't know I was there yet. As Father Brian mentioned that it was a memorial Mass for you he said "I even saw the big guy here. And he's wearing a suit." Everyone then knew I was there and some even turned and laughed. It seemed to lighten things a little. I rode with Joe, Brett, and Bernie today. It was great. Wished you could have been with us. You woould have been shaking your head all day. I miss you. I really do. So many things have been fun but would have been that much more with you there. seeya pal
Name: Holmes
Happy Birthday David. We'll be gathering at your place tomorrow and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone. As always, I'll bring a cold beer and look forward to spending some quiet time with your at the cemetary. I miss you buddy.
Name: Robert
My Cousin, I think of him often, I'll miss him. RLD
Name: Robert
My Cousin, I think of him often, I'll miss him. RLD
Name: Nancy-Little Sis
Hey Big Brother...Sorry it's taken me so long to write this, but every time I try I get too emotional. It's been so hard losing the Big Brother I'd always wanted and finally got. Both Bill and I still miss you like crazy. Watch over us all Big Brother and keep on smiling, Love You, Nancy & Bill
Name: Holmes
June 28, 2006 Just sitting here staring at my screensaver and thinking about you man. This day at Americade is one GREAT memory. Sure do miss you bro. http://www.corporaterenewal.com/feet.jpg
Name: Paul
Seeya Sunday Pal, I hope you smile on us Sunday. I'm bringing a few friends by to visit. Then we will make you proud at Bowdoin. I miss you man. I am so going to miss you on my left. Please guide me through this. Luvya Brother
Name: Wall
Post Sunday August 13 2006 On Sunday August 6, 2006, I did it. I think I have made you proud. Everyone had a great time, and look forward to next year's ride. You gave us excellent weather and guided everyone to a great day. Bowdoin is such a great place with caring people. No wonder you liked working there. A little late leaving the parking lot, three minutes late leaving you, but made it to Bowdoin ON TIME! See, told you I made you proud. I miss you every single day man. I didn't do this without your help. I learned so much from you, and use it every day. I would give anyhting to have you back. Miss you, buddy
Name: Wall
Post Sunday August 13 2006 On Sunday August 6, 2006, I did it. I think I have made you proud. Everyone had a great time, and look forward to next year's ride. You gave us excellent weather and guided everyone to a great day. Bowdoin is such a great place with caring people. No wonder you liked working there. A little late leaving the parking lot, three minutes late leaving you, but made it to Bowdoin ON TIME! See, told you I made you proud. I miss you every single day man. I didn't do this without your help. I learned so much from you, and use it every day. I would give anyhting to have you back. Miss you, buddy http://vermontvalkyrieclub.freeyellow.com/id73.html http://www.peculierboy.com/davidsride/ http://community.webshots.com/slideshow?ID=552914483&key=iroHEJ
Name: ybnorml
What a ride Paul put on Sunday.......this Teddy Bear Ride in your honor David was a very emotional day for everyone involved. Thank you so much for delivering us such a beautiful day....I know you were looking down on us and smiling, from the time we started to gather at the Ground Round until we all parted ways after lunch at the Sea Dog Brewery. Bowdoin College campus would not be where it is today without your guidance .....A job well done my friend. Sorry its taken so long for me to sit down at this keyboard and write.....but words come very hard here and tears flow freely. I miss you David Terry
Name: Wall
Two years, I miss you as much now as I did the day after. I still think of you as just a phone call away. I was with your family yesterday. They miss you greatly. You'd be so proud of Nicole, Eliabeth, and Tony. I see you in alot of things they do. I wish I had one more conversation with you man. I tell you how honored I am to be your friend, and how much you have had an effect on my life. I am a better man for knowing you and want to thank you for that. I don't know if you knew that, and I regret not telling you. I feel as though I have left something undone, if I could just have one more chance to talk you, one more chance to say I want to be just like you when I grow up. One more chance to ride next to you, I would never stop talking or riding jsut so you could stay here. I leaned on you so much and you helped me through it all without prejudice and bias. One more conversation,,,,,,,,,,
Name: Wall
Two years. I miss your guidence. I wish I could have one more conversation with you. I'd tell you how honored I am to be your friend. I'd tell you how much I want to be more like you. For all the times I leaned on you and you guided me through so much without prejudice and bias. I don't know if you ever really knew how much that meant to me. If I had one more chance to talk to you I would thank you. For believing in me when I didn't myself. For knowing the truth when no else did. For allowing me to tell people you were my best friend. I look up to you. I want to be more like you. I feel you may not have known this. I feel like I have left something undone and can't finish it. I wish you were here. I wish I could have one more talk with you. I miss you guidence, I miss you. seeya pal
Name: Sixguns (Rob)
12/24/06 David, You are missed by many and thought of often. I am sitting here tonight reading the updates on the New England VRCC page as I often do. As I read the many messages my mind wandered to my introduction to the VRCC. It was you David who reached out to me by email and phone with an invite to participate in the Thor's Hammer Ride. I am so thankful for the opportunity to have been in your company and share the same wind. My friend, I am thinking of you and your family during this holiday season. Sixguns (Rob) PS...If you happen to see my daughter "up there" please tell her we love her and miss her terribly and give her a big hug for us. (I know she is in good company)
Name: Wall
Happy Birthday my Brother I miss you everyday still
Name: Mary Stoltz
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Name: Monkey
8/4/07 Paul put together a great ride in your honor David; I know you're proud. The bench was filled yet again with bears for children...I could say I hope they never have to be used, but they are there just incase. I did hold up better last year than this year, I guess losing a friend never gets easier as time goes by. As another day comes to a close, we think of you and laugh a little, and cry a little. Thank you for a beautiful day. I know you were with us for the entire ride. We miss you. Love, Monkey
Name: Wall
I find it more difficult to write here. I think it's because it reminds me you are not here. I talk to you often in my head, about things I'm doing, and how you'd be laughing at me or with me. The ride home from your ride is always the hardest part of the whole day. The excitement of getting everyone together and making sure it all goes well usually makes me laugh because I can hear you laughing at all the things I'm doing wrong and how worried I get about it. But on the way home I keep looking for you to smile that smile and I know all went well. The smile you had even after I nearly screwed up when we did the NE 1000. When You got the Gov to meet Terry, Dwight and I and sign the banner. When I got my life back. I miss you man. If we'd been together that day it would all be different. You would be leading a ride of joy and friendship, not somber and memorial. I would rather be looking for a new place to have BBQ lunch. I only hope everyone had a good time at your ride as they did with you. I thank them all the time for showing me how you touched so many lives beside mine. It is truely an honor to be known as your friend. I treasure the time we had, and I am sorry that there was nothing I could do for you. I wish I could have one more talk with you. So many questions, so much to say. I miss you.
Name: Wall
Just sitting here, thinking of all the things going on right now and how much I miss your insight. I wish I had your demeanor. You were such a great guy, what a loss for the world. Keep me pointed the right way, miss you my brother
Name: Tony D'Angelo
I love you dad! I'm really going to miss you. :(
Name: Wall
Four years. Time doesn't heal all pain. I really do miss you just as much. I could so use your council right now. Just to talk things over with you and you convince me things will be fine. It's getting tougher not easier. I don't have the time to be with Alicia and the kids as much as I like. I'm afraid they may not remember all there is about you. Things I can't and won't forget. We went to the pumpkin chucker over the weekend. I know that was one of your favorite rides. Seems strange it too was orginated as a ride to honor and remember another David. Your friends came through again this year on the Teddy Bear ride. Even Chris Shaw escorted us on the Police bike. I know you would have liked that. I'm at a cross roads. I have so many decisions in my life. They would all be easier if I could talk to you. Half of them wouldn't need to made if you were here. I'll never forget the lessons I learned from you, your character and insight. I just wish you were here to tell me. peace brother
