Angelo J. Sfarra

Angelo J. Sfarra, 86 years of age of West Penn Twp., New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at home.

Born Tuesday, July 12, 1938, in West Penn Township the son of the late Attilio and Guilia (Ciccozzi) Sfarra. Angelo was predeceased by; sisters, Anne Ciccozzi, Alia Roman; brother, Anthony J Sfarra; granddaughter, Samantha Sfarra.

Surviving are; his beloved wife of 61 years, Darlene A. (Wentz) Sfarra; sons, Angelo J Sfarra, Jr. and his wife Stephanie, David Sfarra and his wife Sharon Evans, Christopher Sfarra and his wife Julia; daughters, Tammy Polney wife of Steve, Annette Etchberger wife of Dean; brother, Emilio M Sfarra and his wife Alberta; sister-in-law, Philomena Sfarra; grandchildren, Anthony Sfarra, Jason Stemmler, Deanna Nunemacher, Zachary Stemmler, Danielle Etchberger, Natasha Sfarra and Magnus Sfarra. Many nieces and nephews also survive Angelo.

A 1956 Tamaqua High School graduate, Angelo was a member of the varsity football team. Angelo was a graduate of Lincoln Technical School in Allentown and served honorably in the United States Army. Having worked for RCA and General Electric for many years, after retiring Angelo opened Angelo's Appliance Service operating it for over 22 years. A talented guitarist and singer, Angelo entered a singing competition in 1975, and he won a prize which was the opportunity to travel to Nashville, Tennessee to record his songs "You're My Life Complete” and “How Much I Cared for You” on the front and back of a 45 RPM vinyl record. His genuine love of country music and steel guitar was evident his entire life. Angelo's devotion to his family was the cornerstone of his life. A wonderful Husband, doting Father, and loving Nonno, Angelo enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, cutting the grass, tending to his fruit trees, wood working and holidays with his family.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884

A Celebration of Angelo's Life will be held on Friday June 6 2025 at 2 o'clock P.M. from the funeral home, Military honors will be bestowed. Friends may visit from 1:00 P.M. until the time of services.

Online condolences or a fond memory of Angelo can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com