Angela Marie Minestra

February 21st, 1983 - November 25th, 2022

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Angie, your singing brought us to tears. It was so beautiful. I’ll never forget our 6th grade years when your stage presence was really something. I knew back then that you were not only authentic, but exceptionally talented, extraordinary. I’ve noticed your accomplishments over the years and it’s no surprise you traveled far, became more educated than most, and even served our nation, helping others in great need of love. You have reached an elevation that most of us may never achieve, or even close! May God raise you up and carry you to heaven, while wrapping you and your loving family in His arms.

Megan (Morphey) Hogan

December 10th, 2022 at 8:05am

Honestly, it's your smile that I will never forget. The brilliance of it, the warmth of it, the honesty it conveyed. You were always genuine in your joy. Being with friends and loved ones brought you immense happiness and we all felt that, which then gave us great happiness in return. Along with everyone else, I will miss your singing and the absolute FUN you could bring into every situation. Thinking of you will forever bring a smile to my face and brighten my day.

Noel Sanchez

December 6th, 2022 at 9:08am

Angie, you were always a vibrant force of energy, so talented and such a beautiful soul. I admired your confidence. I am blessed with many beautiful high school memories with you in them. Like the joke we made up about the maid and the mouse and you telling it in one of your many theatrical voices. You singing opera in my grandmothers car. People telling us we looked like siblings. Your stellar fashion sense. Thank you for being my friend when I was new to school. Rest peacefully girl ?

Sara (Beckwith) Jost

December 3rd, 2022 at 11:53am

I remember you singing soprano like a badass just absolutely mindblowing performances. In choir I sang alto; we harmonized so well together on Sanctus and remembered all of the lyrics in German & Italian, depending upon our mood. And years later, in college just hanging out & reminiscing :) for years we performed together with the Venetian Festival Board Band and your dad picked out the greatest songs for us - Pat Benatar “Promises in the Dark” is a seriously challenging song to pull off…and with ease, you DOMINATED THAT SONG!!!! Man, just blew my mind. We harmonized on “We Belong” and I will never ever listen to that song without thinking of us ? ? ⚡️ ❤️ ? also we sang “I love Rock n Roll” Joan Jett “Roll with the Changes” REO Speedwagon and rendition of “Mustang Sally” supporting via our backup vocals. These may be some of my fondest memories with you. Just having fun on stage ? ? your presence is just unforgettable

Lorelei Gorman

December 3rd, 2022 at 11:25am

Dear Angie,

I can see peeps are posting goodbyes to you virtually as they are hearing this news. Their words are lovely and I enjoy reading their descriptions of you. It helps me feel better to know you are loved by others the way I loved you, too ? you always deserved to feel happy and supported.

Like so many others right now, I am still processing grief. Just wanted to say how much I loved you dearly. How incredibly special, gorgeous, and unique you were and assure you that my heart is filled to the brim with fond, fond, fond memories of you forever.

I will always remember you as the playful, helpful, encouraging, energetic, electric, brilliant, beautiful, ballsy, sexy, inclusive, thoughtful, generous, rockin whip smart, kind, empathetic, intuitive, curious, authentic, loyal, hilarious, sarcastic, witty, talented, driven, ambitious, resourceful, friendly, welcoming, stubborn, inventive, creative, expressive, saucy, brave, assertive, confident, dependable, reliable, goal-oriented achiever of greatness busting thru walls like it’s nothing.

Thank you for inspiring & empowering so many others to become more of these things too, just by our proximity to you. Your personality just radiated. And now there is no doubt in my mind you are a shining star, jetting across the galaxy at speeds unimaginable, having a blast laughing. You are safe. You are still yourself. You are still present in this world too, visiting us all through pulsing musical energies, cute fuzzy misbehaving animals, gorgeous singing birds, mind blowing sunsets and dazzling star-studded skies ?

Shine on you crazy diamond. I wish you were here. Rider on the Storm. Save me a shotgun seat; I will see you soon, when I arrive to find you at your new place in the clouds. Party at the moontower. Xoxoxo love u forever ?

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