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Waterbury, CT – Gene Angelillo, a 14-time
Northeastern Midget Association owners champion, died Monday after a
short illness at St Mary’s Hopsital. Angelillo, 74, also had an ARDC
championship on a 30-year plus resume that included over 112
victories, 107 of them in NEMA.
Calling hours for Angelillo will be Thursday, March 4, 1-to-3 and
5-to-9 at Chase Parkway Memorial, 430 Chase Parkway in Waterbury,
CT.
Funeral services will be at Sacred Heart Church, 910 Main Street
South in Southbury, CT on Friday at noon.
A Waterbury native, Angelillo’s team was “Dumo’s Desire” in
recognition of his late father Dominic and more recently “Marilyn’s
Desire” in honor of his late wife.
Marilyn and Gene, both officers, brought a passion to Midget racing
in general and to NEMA in particular.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Laura abd Curt Kibbe and
granddaughters Tiana and Brooke.
Angelillo and Drew Fornoro formed one of the greatest owner/driver
combinations in Midget history. Russ Stoehr and Joey Payne also won
features and championships for Angelillo. He won races with Johnny
Kay, Nokie Fornoro and Ted Christopher as well.
Waterbury Lodging:
Hampton Inn
777 Chase Parkway
Waterbury Ct 06708
203- 753-1777
NEMA rate - 99.00 per night |
