Mary Ellen DeAngelo, affectionately known as “Marty,” passed away on Jan. 17 at the age of 87.
Originally from Savannah, Okla., Mrs. DeAngelo had called Knoxville home for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, William “Buster” and Pauline Weathers, and her sister, Venus Griffith.
Mrs. DeAngelo is survived by her loving husband, Primo DeAngelo, and their children: sons Frank and wife Stacey DeAngelo, Mike and wife Keena DeAngelo, and daughter Maria DeAngelo.
Mrs. DeAngelo also leaves behind her sisters, Ethel Moore and Edith Williams, her faithful companion, Cisco, and a host of extended family and friends. She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Chris, Matthew, Olivia, Allie, Dylan, Shawn, and Jordan. Mrs. DeAngelo’s legacy extends to her great-grandchildren Gemma, Nola, Kambree, Sunny, and Malcolm.
Mrs. DeAngelo’s kind, funny, mischievous, patient, and strong personality left an indelible mark on all who knew her. She had a child-like quality of being sweet and innocent, and everything she did in life was with joy.
She was the proud owner of Marty’s Antiques, where her passion for yard sales, estate sales, buying, and selling shone brightly. She took pride in every item, cleaning, fixing, painting, and placing them perfectly throughout her shop.
Mrs. DeAngelo was a wonderful wife, a devoted mother, was proud of her children, and cherished her home. She had a green thumb, finding joy in gardening and working in her flower beds. She never met a stranger and was beloved by all who crossed her path.
A funeral Mass for Mrs. DeAngelo was celebrated on Jan. 24 at Holy Ghost Church in Knoxville, with the burial following at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank DeAngelo, Mike DeAngelo, Chris DeAngelo, Matthew DeAngelo, Dylan DeAngelo, and Shawn DeAngelo.
Memorial donations in Mrs. DeAngelo’s name can be made to Holy Ghost Church, where she was a long-time member, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, reflecting her love for little children.
