Angelo J. Umbrianna
05/04/1921 - 05/06/2014
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Obituary For Angelo J. Umbrianna
Angelo J. Umbrianna, 93, retired Chief of the Rockland Police Department, of Halifax formerly of Rockland died at his home on May 6, 2014 surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Cranberry Hospice. He was born at 37 Salem St., Rockland. Angelo was the son of the late Antonio and Mary (Luongo) Umbrianna, was raised and educated in his hometown, and graduated from Rockland High School in 1939.
Chief Umbrianna had been employed at the Fore River Shipyard as a truck driver before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1942. He served on board the USS Florence Nightingale, Wyoming and Marquette. He saw service in the Asiatic Pacific and in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theatres, and was the recipient of the WWII Victory Medal.
Upon his discharge he became a patrolman on the Rockland Police Department and rose through the ranks to serve as Safety Officer prior to becoming the Chief of the department for nine years before his retirement. He served as the President of the MA Safety Officers League and was an active member of the MA Chiefs of Police Association.
Angie was an avid musician; he learned to play the guitar while he was in the Navy and enjoyed performing country music with his bands, The Down Yonders and Country Plus. He was an avid golfer, proudly hitting two holes-in-one, was an ace horseshoe player, and a champion "45" card player. He also enjoyed building and maintaining stockcars and working with the Bar 20 race team of which he was an owner. He prided himself as a "self made man!" More than anything, Angelo was a dedicated family man who brought much joy and fun to family and friends with his music throughout the years.
He was predeceased by his first wife Mary C. (Walsh) Umbrianna and is survived by his wife M. Lorraine (Gasdia) Umbrianna, his children Caroline Goode and husband Robert of Buzzards Bay, Diane Turner of Mashpee and Thomas Umbrianna and wife Cynthia of NH. He was the brother of Mary Anna Golemme and Anthony Umbrianna. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Robert Goode, Jr. Brian Goode, Thomas Umbrianna, Jr. and Kimberly Andrews, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate his life at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. in Rockland from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Monday May 12, 2014. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Church, 403 Union Street Rockland, MA on Tuesday May 13, 2014 at 9:00 am. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be sent to Cranberry Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 326, Plymouth, MA 02360.
Services
Visitation
16:00 PM - 19:00 PM
Mass of Christian Burial
09:00 AM
Interment
10:30 AM
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05/25/2021
My sincere condolences for your loss. I have fond memories of the "Chief" bringing his guitar to the school and playing and singing for the students. Especially in Caroline's classes. I hope you find comfort in what a good man he was. Angelo certainly left his mark in Rockland. God Bless.
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05/25/2021
Dearest Caroline and Family, So saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. I hope you can find some peace in the many memories you have of your Dad. As you know, I lost my Mom in January. She admired your Dad as a personal friend, and the Chief of Police. How lucky we were to have them so very long. God Bless you and yours.
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05/25/2021
MY VERY GOOD FRIEND HAS GONE TO HEAVEN. WE WERE TOGETHER IN HIGH SCHOOL AND AS POLICE OFFICERS IN THE ROCKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT, BOTH BECOMING CHIEFS OF OUR DEPARTMENT. AFTER BOTH RETIRING WE PLAYED GOLF TOGETHER FOR MANY YEARS. ANGIE I SURE AM GOING TO MISS YOU.
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05/25/2021
Angie you will be missed. Love and prayers for all the family.
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05/25/2021
A sad goodbye to my very best friends' father and my 2nd dad for over 50 years. Just a wonderful man whose life affected so many others in so many loving ways. May you rest in peace and may God watch over your family in this time of sorrow. My love and prayers to all.
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05/25/2021
My sincere condolences to your whole family. He was a good man, a gentleman, who earned the respect of many, myself included.
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05/25/2021
Angie, you were a bit of a devil In life but sure to be an angel in heaven. Thank you for the smiles, the memories and the songs. You will always have my prayers and good thoughts.
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05/25/2021
Remembering all of the loving memories of family times together. You will be sadly missed.
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05/25/2021
So very sorry for your loss, Angie will definetly leave a void in this world where he was known and liked.
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05/25/2021
To our Boston family, We are so sorry for your loss. Wish we could be there with y'all, but our thoughts and prayers definitely are. Sending love, hugs, and prayers your way. May you find comfort through God and each other. Love you all lots.
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05/25/2021
Caroline, Diane, Tom; Uncle is so very special. He gave me my first electric guitar, let me turn the police car siren and lights on, had my first grandson dancing while in diapers, the list goes on and on, so many many wonderful memories I will miss him greatly
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05/25/2021
I am so sorry to hear of Angie's passing I will always remember his smile and making everyone smile when he played his Guitar and Sang. He was the sweetest My Thought ands Prayers go out to his Family and I know he is in Heaven Playing and singing to all of his Family in Heaven give Mom a Hug for me.
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05/25/2021
I am so sorry to hear of The Chief's passing. I Was a rockland kid who grew up listening to him in the schools. Otto the Auto and Angelo. My Grandmother hired his band a few times and we would go listen to him play. On a personal note he supported me in taking the police test and becoming a Rockland Officer. He always supported the people of Rockland. He was a great Man! His impact upon the town of Rockland will last for generations. The town should be forever grateful to Angelo. I am glad to say I knew him! Please accept my condolences.
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05/25/2021
Tom and family, I am so sorry to hear that Angie passed away. He leaves behind a great legacy, his service to our country and raising from the ranks of the Rockland Police Department to become our Chief. I am sure you are all saddened by his loss, but also so very proud of him. I will always treasure the many, many memories of Angie at the Rockland Police Department. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Jack Wentworth
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05/25/2021
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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05/25/2021
Caroline, - my heart goes out to you and your family in the loss of your great father and this amazing man. I, too, lost my dad several years ago. After the sharpest pain had passed, I realized that I hadn't actually lost him. I could still "hear" his wise advice, his laugh, and his words of comfort when I needed them. I knew what he would tell me and even what tone of voice he would use. And I realized that he had left me something invaluable - a legacy that keeps on loving and living. I know from our conversations that your father left you that - a legacy of wisdom, love, and life. Much love during this difficult time.
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05/25/2021
He was a great, great man!
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05/25/2021
Auntie Di, We are so sorry for your loss. Our love and prayers are with you always. Miss and love you!!
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05/25/2021
" Tom,Diane,Caroline - Sad to hear of Angies passing. He will be missed by many people who lives he had impact on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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