Angelo Formato, age 79 of Bridgeport entered into eternal peace after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born in Ariano, Irpino, Italy to Guiseppe and Antonia (Digruttola) Formato, he was a life long resident of Bridgeport. Angelo was the previous owner of Angelo's Fuel, AF Heating and Angelo's Burner Service over the last fifty years. He was a member of CEMA (ICPA) and the Fairfield County Service Managers Association for more than forty years. Angelo is survived by his wife of 29 years, Patricia (Bundock) Formato, his siblings; Filomena (Lorenzo) Cuoco of Stratford, Anthony (Linda) Formato of Bridgeport, Joseph ( Mary Lou) Formato of Fairfield and Ann (Michael) Alcaraz of Huntington. Also survived by his children, Michael (Alicia ) Formato of Stratford, Kelly Carlson, Carie Bugarchich, Stacey Valentino and Judi Goncalves. Also his grandchildren, Christoper, Anna and Michael, Frank Bundock, Iva Vera, Jeremy and Joshua Bugarchich, Krystal Krajewski, Mario Goncalves Jr., Daniel Goncalves, Anthony Valentino, Malik Ellison and Justyn Carlson. He also leaves behind two great grandchildren, Jayce and Adalynn and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents Angelo was predeceased by his loving mother-in-law, Iva Discepolo. The family would like to give a special thank you to the nurses at Vitas Hospice who spent hours talking to him about his garden and making his last few days peaceful.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2017 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Dennis & D'Arcy – Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home, 2611 Main St. Stratford.
Funeral services will take place on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 10:00 am. in the funeral home with Deacon Raymond Chervenak, officiating.. Burial will follow in Mt. Grove of Easton Cemetery. To offer online condolences please visit www.dennisanddarcy.com