VELLA, Donatangelo

Donatangelo VELLA

Born in San Giorgio la Molara,

Prov. Benevento, Italy,

on Saturday, July 17th, 1926.

Passed away in

Adelaide, South Australia

on Sunday, November 6th, 2022.

Aged 96 years.

Loving husband of Italia

for 64 years.

Cherished father and father-in-law of

Grazia,

Silvana,

Maurice and Tina.

Adored Nonno of

Oliver, Leia and Jordan.

Proud owner of Frankie the cat.

Devoted son of

Grazia and Mariano Vella,

and loving son-in-law of

Grazia and Vincenzo Vella

(all deceased).

Loved brother and brother-in-law of

Mariana and Giorgio Paradiso

(both deceased)

Giorgio and Armida Vella

(both deceased)

Pasqualina Vella (deceased)

Biagina Fragnito

and Carmine Fragnito (deceased)

Giuseppe Vella

and Teresa Vella (deceased)

Giovanni Vella (deceased)

and Dorina Vella

Giuseppina Rigon

and Alfredo Rigon (deceased).

Loved brother-in-law of

Anna and Antonio Fazzini

(both deceased)

Giorgina and Antonio Trotta

(both deceased)

Amerigo Vella (deceased)

Angela and Vittorio De Ionno

(both deceased)

Imperio and Miranda Vella

Maria Girolamo

and Giuseppe Girolamo (deceased)

Giuseppe Vella (deceased).

Loved uncle and friend to many.

The Vella family

would like to thank Susi Ruhai

and the wonderful staff of ECH

for their caring and devoted assistance

of “Don” with his day to day needs.

Riposa in Pace

~~~~

Carissimo Papà,

you lived your life with

courage, loyalty and integrity,

a legacy we will honour.

Your wise words

will stay with me always:

"Non piangiere per me.

Ho vissuto una vita lunga e fortunata.

Allegria! Allegria!"

With love and devotion,

your daughter Grazia,

and grandchildren, Oliver and Leia

Dear Dad,

you loved life and a bit of a chat.

You loved your family

with all your heart

and your beloved

San Giorgio Community Centre.

You were a fantastic father

and I will miss

watching the football with you

even though I think

you were always only cheering

for the team playing

against Port Adelaide!

Your loving daughter Silvana

(the crazy middle child) xx

Dearest Papa,

you taught us to

love nature,

enjoy music and

appreciate life.

Love Maurizio, Tina and Jordan

My nonno was larger than life.

Anyone who was

fortunate to know him

was blessed by the light

he brought to the world.

His passing feels impossible,

and leaves a hole

which can only be filled

by the immense love

we had for him.

He was the greatest man

I've ever known.

Love always, Oliver

Dear Nonno,

you taught me

the importance of tradition,

keeping family close and hard work.

I promise that your great grand children

will know who you are.

Love, Leia.

~~~~