George A. D’Angelo, Esq. and daughter Victoria circa 1993
George A. D’Angelo, Esq., age 91, of Bryn Mawr, PA, died on April 16, 2018. Cause of death unknown.
You may not have known him personally, but you might have noticed a very elegant man dashing to or from his Center City Philadelphia law office, lunch or civic, charitable or cultural meetings or events. He was often described as a true gentleman.
You could tell the seasons by his attire. In summer, he wore his characteristic straw boater and summer three-piece suit which was often a seersucker suit. Like clockwork, on September 15 each year, he switched to his black bowler and darker three-piece pinstripe suit. On a lovely summer evening, you might have noticed him driving his 1949 Cadillac convertible, stopping by Two Street to enjoy an outdoor Mummers concert or swinging by Downey’s for a bite or dining at the Four Seasons or the Philadelphia Club where he often had lunch with friends.
George A. D’Angelo, Esq. in London 1974 to attend a friend’s daughter’s formal wedding.
Born in Philadelphia on December 7, 1926 to Dominic and Lillian D’Angelo, he graduated from Central High School in 1944. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania in 1947 and his law degree (JD) from its Law School in 1950 where he graduated in the top five of his class.
He joined Truscott & Erisman, and then formed D’Angelo & Eurell.
He was an Adjunct Professor at Temple University Law School (1954-1969), teaching both professional responsibility and the practice of law. His classes were always oversubscribed which he attributed to his being the only Republican professor there.
His philanthropic interests were mostly in the arts and education in Philadelphia and New York As President of the Philadelphia Art Alliance (1975-1981), he brought in many innovative shows. He remained active as a member of its Board and even as Emeritus he regularly participated in meetings until his retirement. He also recognized the value of education and supported a number of scholarships.
He was honored to have served as President of the Episcopal Church Club of Philadelphia, as Treasurer of the Lawyers Club of Philadelphia, on the Vestry of the Church of St. Asaph’s, and on the Boards of Promesa Foundation, New York, City Innovation, New York, and Hayes Manor Retirement Community, Philadelphia.
He was a member of the Order of the Coif, Pennsylvania 50, Pennsylvania Bar Association, American Bar Association, Philadelphia Bar Association, Philadelphia Club, The Athenaeum, Merion Cricket Club, English-Speaking Union, Doubles (New York), Rittenhouse Club, Philobiblon Club, and a friend of the American Philosophical Society.
He loved to travel, speaking often of how it broadened one’s horizons and perspectives, and of the joy of meeting interesting people from different countries and cultures around the world. Part of his work recently took him to a number of countries in Africa, as part of efforts working with various African agencies to promote tourism and the expansion of investment in Africa. He enjoyed reading, particularly biographies and history, and the theater. He especially enjoyed musicals, notably Gilbert & Sullivan, and was a great ballroom dancer.
He also was an avid sailor and made sure his kids knew how to sail.
George A. D’Angelo, father, with his four children circa 1964
He is predeceased by his wife, Antonia Billett D’Angelo (1928-1986) who had a Masters in Psychiatric Social Work and was world-renown in the field for the prevention and treatment of alcoholism and drug abuse, with a particular focus on women’s issues. They met in English Class on her first day at the University of Pennsylvania.
He is survived by his four children, in order of appearance; Marc Scott D’Angelo, Christopher Scott D’Angelo, David Steven D’Angelo, and Victoria Scott Yeager and his longtime companion, Brenda Barak.
Burial will be private. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Please do not send flowers – a charity or two will be named at a future date.
c. GCYI