Angelo M. DiVerdi

Angelo M. DiVerdi, 90 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at the Lutheran Home surrounded by his loving family. Angelo’s wife of 58 years, Camella A. (Simone) DiVerdi passed away on January 30, 2011. He is survived by two daughters, Angela Payne and her husband William of Richmond, VA. and Sandra Miller of Shrewsbury; a sister, Isabella Covello of Worcester; four grandchildren, Ashton and Erik, Julia and Peyton; many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by two brothers, Rocco and Michael DiVerdi; a sister, Mary Higgins. Angelo was born in Worcester, a son of the late Italian immigrants, Joseph and Angelina (Scuderi) DiVerdi. He graduated from Worcester Schools and later attended Clark University. Angelo was a real estate owner and property owner for 30 years retiring in 1991. He lived in Worcester most of his life until he moved to Shrewsbury in 1966. Angelo was a member of Saint Anne’s Church, the Frohsinn Club, the former ITAM Club and the American Legion East Side Post 201. He loved going to Las Vegas and Florida. Angelo enjoyed playing cards especially bridge, boating, was an excellent dancer, loved taking care of his family and eating pastry. A period of calling hours will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 9:30-11 a.m. followed by his funeral service at 11 a.m. in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester   Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: St. Anne’s Thrift Shop and Food Pantry, 130 Boston Turnpike Road, Shrewsbury MA 01545. To share your thoughts and memories of Angelo, please visit his personal guestbook at www.mercadantefuneral.com.