Dina Mastrovincenzo Mastrangelo
Dina Mastrovincenzo Mastrangelo, 93, died peacefully Sunday, October 11, 2020, in Sun Prairie, Wis.
Born in Castiglione Messer Marino, Chieti, Abruzzo, June 6, 1927, Dina was a daughter of a locally celebrated goldsmith. She survived World War II as a young civilian in German-occupied Italy. After the War, Dina immigrated to Canonsburg in 1948 to live with her husband, Felice Mastrangelo, who was also from her hometown. Together, they had three children, who were the light of her life. Dina’s fortitude during the experiences of war, immigration and adaptation to American life will be remembered by her family always.
Over the course of her life, Dina was active in the Christian Mothers and the choir at her parish church community. Her Catholic faith was a great source of comfort and hope. She was an accomplished seamstress, relentless prayer warrior, talented singer, and a fantastic cook known for her sagne a lu cutture, homemade bread, and gnocchi. By far, the roles that gave her the greatest joy were those of devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Dina is survived and lovingly remembered by her children, Jim Mastrangelo (Toni), Lucy Haney (Sal Oddo) and Joe Mastrangelo (Cathy); her grandchildren, Natalie Tilghman (Rich), Nicolette Mastrangelo (Asa Prentice), Leslie Anne Haney, Michael Mastrangelo (Sherri), Aimee Mastrangelo (Chase Kieler), Mark Mastrangelo, Danny Robertson; and her great-grandchildren, Henry Tilghman, Dylan Mastrangelo, Patrick Tilghman, Lucy Tilghman, Emily Mastrangelo, Malcolm Prentice, Ty Robertson, Shay Robertson and Nick Robertson.
Waiting for her in Heaven are her husband, Felice; her parents, Lucia and Giuseppe; her siblings, Alfredo, Flavia, Ida, Linda, Virginia, Attilio, Nicolino, Amelia; and her son-in-law, Luke Haney.
Prairie Gardens Assisted Living provided loving care to Dina during the past months.
Friends will be received from 9 a.m. to noon, the time of departing prayers, Saturday, October 17, in Mario L. DeAngelo Funeral Home, 194 East College Street, Canonsburg, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. in the St. Patrick Worship Site of St. Oscar Romero Parish. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery.
A tribute wall is available at www.deangelocare.com.
Condolences can be sent to Mario L. DeAngelo Funeral Home, 194 E. College Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317.
In lieu of flowers, help Dina’s kindness to others continue by donating to St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 2420 St. Albert the Great Drive, Sun Prairie, WI 53590.