Obituary of Angelo DiBenedetto

Angelo Di Benedetto, 56, of Pompano Beach, FL, passed away on October 5, 2019. Born in Sala Consilina, Italy, he came to the United States with his family at the age of 5 before moving to Paterson, NJ. As he grew up, he followed in his mother’s love for cooking and food. After moving to Florida, he continued to pursue his passion in cooking, eventually working for The Florida House for many years. While in FL, his love for the beach blossomed along with his love for fishing. He obtained his Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, loved his heavy metal music, and loved the guitar. Angelo was known to light up a room with his sense of humor, sharp wit, and genuine kindness.

Angelo is survived by his son, Frank (Paige) Hackett. He will be missed by his loving siblings: Michael (Rosanne) DiBenedetto, Anna (Robert) Conlon, Nunzio (Ada) DiBenedetto, and Tony (Elizabeth) DiBenedetto. His nieces & nephews: Michael, Paula, Nunzio, Caitlin, Giuliana, Isabella. His grandchildren: Dagny, Drake, Dante, & Dash. Angelo was predeceased by his parents Francesco & Rosaria DiBenedetto & his dear sister Paula. He touched many lives of others in and out of the family. He will be missed by all.

Friends will be received on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Ave, Wyckoff, NJ from 7pm to 9pm. A memorial service will begin at 8:30pm.