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Angelo (Andy) Sigillo, 98 years and 8 months old, died on Feb. 28. Andy was a resident of the Gables in Guilford, but was born and raised in Baldwin, New York, and lived there until he was 92 years old. Born on June 24, 1918, Andy was a World War I baby and World War II veteran, proudly serving in the 1st and 3rd Army Air Corps. His parents, immigrants from Calabria, Italy, moved to Baldwin in the early 1900’s and started a contracting business. They built the house Andy was born in and raised him along with five other siblings who all predeceased him.

After serving his country, he married his love and soul mate, Rose (LaPorte) Sigillo, originally of New Haven, who passed away in 1997 after being married for 51 years. They met while Andy was waiting on a street corner in New Haven for a ride to bring him back to base at Bradley Field after a furlough. Walking back from church, Rose spotted Andy in his uniform and told him that if she had a car, she would give him a ride. Their love grew from there and together they raised two daughters, Rene and Marie Elena, and their husbands Walter Austin and Dave Martin; and became the proud grandparents to Kristen, Jim, Nicole, and David. Andy also felt enormous joy at becoming a great-grandfather (Mr. G) to Luca.

Andy joined his father in their business, Joseph Sigillo and Son, in 1946, building many of the structures that make up Baldwin and its neighboring towns on Long Island. After losing his dad, Andy joined the Baldwin Fire Department Hose 3 in 1951 as a volunteer, in thanks for the care they provided his father while he was ill. He remained an active member for more than 60 years, serving as captain from 1954 to 1955, and most recently as honorary chief.

To say that Andy was loved by all who met him is not an exaggeration. His booming voice, charisma, and huge personality won over friends, family, and most recently, the caring staff and residents at the Gables. There was nothing he loved more than to sit at the head of the table and tell story after story to an audience who would listen with rapt attention, amazed by his memory for details of events from long ago as well as today.

He was a storyteller, a cook, a gardener, a fireman, a builder, but most of all a proud and loving family man who truly loved life. He was a guiding force and role model for all in his family and will be missed every day. Ninety-eight years were not enough to love and learn from him.

Services to honor and celebrate Andy’s life took place on March 4 in Baldwin, New York. Donations in Andy’s memory may be made to TargetCancer Foundation (www.targetcancerfoundation.org), a foundation started by his beloved late grandson-in-law Paul.