With deep sorrow and loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Angela Violante, who
departed this earthly life on March 14, 2026, in Longwood, Florida, at the age of 76.
Angela was born on June 10, 1949, in Utica, New York, to her parents, Salvatore Alberico and Marie
DeSimone. She was raised with a strong sense of family togetherness and a deep faith, carrying the
spirit of her East Utica Italian roots throughout her life. She fell in love with Anthony Violante III,
son of Anthony (Todd) Violante II and Marie Manfredo, in Utica, and they were married in 1970.
Together, they shared 57 wonderful years of marriage, creating a lifetime of cherished memories.
In 1988, Angela and her husband made their home in Longwood, Florida, where she built meaningful
connections and lasting friendships. Her genuine character and caring nature touched all who knew
her. Angela loved traveling and had a passion for cruising. During her years in Florida, she was
blessed to take 27 cruises throughout the Caribbean and Mexico with her beloved husband.
A woman of deep faith, Angela was a devoted Catholic whose life reflected kindness,
humility, compassion, and a strong belief in God. She will be remembered for her warm
and welcoming personality, her willingness to help others, and the strength she
demonstrated through life's challenges. Angela had a special way of bringing comfort,
encouragement, and treasured family traditions to those around her. Her presence will
be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her beloved husband, Anthony Violante III;
her devoted daughter, Dawn Marie Violante; her loving son, Anthony Violante IV; her
siblings: Joseph and wife Deborah Alberico of Mohawk, Kathleen Alberico of New
Hartford, Dr. Frances and husband Martin Carns, of Rochester, Nancy and husband
Moses Salcido of FL., Lisa and husband Donald Hughes of Oneida, Maria C. and
husband Louis T. Brindisi, Esq. of Utica, and Caprice Daniels and Bradford Hellinger of
Utica; She is also survived by her extended family: Dennis and wife Laureen Violante;
Darleen Violante-Riggles; the late Ronald Violante; as well as her aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephews, and cousins.
Angela will also be fondly remembered by her friends, neighbors in Sweetwater Oaks,
coworkers, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. The lives she touched will
forever carry her memory forward.
Florida Funeral Mass will be held at Annunciation Catholic Church, 1020 Montgomery
Road, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714 on Friday March 27, 2026, at 1:30pm. After the
mass a Celebration of Life will be held at Sweetwater Oaks Homeowners Community
Center located at 810 Fox Valley Drive, Longwood Florida at 3pm. Utica Funeral Mass,
and Celebration of Life, will be scheduled later this year and noted on Angela
Violante's Facebook page.
The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed using this Link ANGELA VIOLANTE FLORIDA
MASS.
https://youtube.com/live/11JRXstDADs?feature=share