Michael A.

Tango

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend a Memorial Mass and Military Honors for Michael A. Tango on Thursday, October 26th at 10:00 A.M. in St Michael the Archangel Chapel (Chelsea Veterans Home), 91 Crest Ave., Chelsea.

Michael Angelo Tango, fondly known as Sonny, of Plymouth, MA passed away at the Chelsea Veterans Home on Friday July 21st, he was 82 years of age.

He was the son born to John Tango and Margaret (Venezia) Tango in Boston, on December 21, 1940.

Michael served in the Armed Forces of the United States from August 5, 1964 – August 4, 1966, when he was honorably discharged from the Navy Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron.

Michael pursued a career as a master electrician, owning his own business and working at the General Dynamics Shipyard in Quincy, MA on the LNG Tankers preparing them for seaworthy trials.  His passion for teaching and working with people led him to become an instructor at Upper Cape Regional Technical School offering the journeyman's electric code classes preparing his students for licensure.

He enjoyed gardening, family camping trips, providing care for the many farm animals that his children had the privilege to be raised with, coaching his daughter's soccer team, trips to the casino with his son and most of all striking up conversation with anyone and everyone.  He will be missed by all who knew him and loved him.

He was a great father, brother, and son.

Michael leaves his daughters Gioia and Nicole, and a son Tyrone, all of Plymouth, MA.  He is predeceased by his former wife Jeannette M. Tango, of Plymouth, MA.  His sisters Marguerite and Joanne, and his brothers John Jr. and Frank.  He is predeceased by his sister Marie.  He had many nieces and nephews who will miss Uncle Sonny.

The family is very grateful for the wonderful care given by The Soldier's Home in Chelsea, MA.  and asks that in lieu of flowers donations can be sent to The Soldier's Home, 91 Crest Ave. Chelsea, MA 02150-2154.