Age 93, died at the Country House senior living facility in Wilmington, DE on August 31, 2007.
Born in New York City, he became a carpenter in his teens and followed that trade until his retirement from E.I.duPont de Nemours after many years of service. He entered military service in 1941, and his foreign language skills were utilized by the Army when he served as a translator in the processing of prisoners of war. In 1943 he married Catherine Kelleher, and after WWII they moved to Dorset, VT, where he was a supervisor for the J.K. Adams Co., a manufacturer of specialty wood products. While a resident of Dorset, Mr. Viarengo served as commander of the local American Legion post. From Dorset the family, now with 3 children, moved to Kennett Square, PA, when Mr. Viarengo began his long career with duPont where he was known for his award winning contributions to the company. After retiring, Mr. Viarengo happily devoted himself to volunteer administration work at the Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children and continued his lifelong hobbies of cabinetmaking and carving. He was a masterful artist working primarily in wood, producing miniatures of period furniture and accessories remarkable for their pinpoint accuracy and exquisite detail. He also crafted handsome metal sculptures, and had done some painting in his early days. He leaves an impressive body of work. In addition to his handiwork, he could make or fix anything. Self-taught and knowledgeable on a wide range of subjects, from geography and world affairs to economic matters, he was especially interested in politics and social issues, and was a staunch and outspoken defender of the underdog.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Kelleher Viarengo, and his brother, Dino Viarengo. He is survived by his former wife, Stella Viarengo; and his 3 children, John of Wilmington, DE; Claire of Seattle, WA(and her 2 daughters, Felicia and Molly), and Paul of Virginia Beach, VA; and a sister, Alda Atkinson, of Princeton Jct., NJ. Two grandchildren also survive, Molly and Felicia Viarengo Gray of Seattle, WA.
Contributions may be made to Methodist Country House Benevolent Association, 4830 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807; or a charity of your choice.
Born in New York City, he became a carpenter in his teens and followed that trade until his retirement from E.I.duPont de Nemours after many years of service. He entered military service in 1941, and his foreign language skills were utilized by the Army when he served as a translator in the processing of prisoners of war. In 1943 he married Catherine Kelleher, and after WWII they moved to Dorset, VT, where he was a supervisor for the J.K. Adams Co., a manufacturer of specialty wood products. While a resident of Dorset, Mr. Viarengo served as commander of the local American Legion post. From Dorset the family, now with 3 children, moved to Kennett Square, PA, when Mr. Viarengo began his long career with duPont where he was known for his award winning contributions to the company. After retiring, Mr. Viarengo happily devoted himself to volunteer administration work at the Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children and continued his lifelong hobbies of cabinetmaking and carving. He was a masterful artist working primarily in wood, producing miniatures of period furniture and accessories remarkable for their pinpoint accuracy and exquisite detail. He also crafted handsome metal sculptures, and had done some painting in his early days. He leaves an impressive body of work. In addition to his handiwork, he could make or fix anything. Self-taught and knowledgeable on a wide range of subjects, from geography and world affairs to economic matters, he was especially interested in politics and social issues, and was a staunch and outspoken defender of the underdog.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Kelleher Viarengo, and his brother, Dino Viarengo. He is survived by his former wife, Stella Viarengo; and his 3 children, John of Wilmington, DE; Claire of Seattle, WA(and her 2 daughters, Felicia and Molly), and Paul of Virginia Beach, VA; and a sister, Alda Atkinson, of Princeton Jct., NJ. Two grandchildren also survive, Molly and Felicia Viarengo Gray of Seattle, WA.
Contributions may be made to Methodist Country House Benevolent Association, 4830 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807; or a charity of your choice.
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