Albert W. DeAgazio

Albert W. DeAgazio of Chestertown, Maryland died on July 30, 2006 at Chester River Hospital Center in Chestertown. He was 74. Born in Everett, MA on February 13, 1932 he was the son of the late Emilio and Albina Elizabeth DeVivo DeAgazio. Mr. DeAgazio was a 1950 graduate of Everett High School and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from Northeastern University. He married Phyllis Nicoll in 1957. Mr. DeAgazio spent his entire career in the field of Nuclear Energy, beginning with Westinghouse and also working with Nuclear Utility Services, Mitre Corporation, Combustion Engineering Corporation, and later the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from which he retired in 1999. Mr. DeAgazio resided in Ashton, Maryland for the majority of his career. His first wife predeceased him in 1999. Upon his retirement he moved to Chestertown, Maryland. Mr. DeAgazio remarried to Roberta Ingram on November 5, 2000. He enjoyed woodworking, kayaking, classical music, and tinkering. An avid sailor, Mr. DeAgazio relished his time spent giving sailing lessons at the West River Methodist Camp. He worked as an E.A. (enrolled agent) owning and operating a small accounting business where he prepared taxes. In addition to his wife he is survived by a son: Mark DeAgazio of Fairfax, VA, two daughters: Tricia DeAgazio McConnell of Sagle, Idaho and Susan DeAgazio Blasberg of College Park, MD, three step children: Matthew D. Ingram of Lake City, CO, Teresa M. Schaefer of Chestertown, MD, and Angela Ingram-Ly of Chestertown, MD, three sisters: Catherine D. Engebretsen of Mount Lake Terrace, WA, Albina D. Butler of Everett, MA, and Gilda DeAgazio of Walbole, MA, along with five grandchildren: Scott, Matthew, Will, Carolyn, and Mason. Two brothers predeceased him: Thomas and Emil DeAgazio. Services will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. at Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home 130 Speer Road Chestertown, MD where relatives and friends may call one hour prior to the service (4pm-5pm). An outdoor reception will follow. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Chester River Hospital Center 100 Brown Street Chestertown, MD 21620.