I don't remember the exact date meeting Angelo sometime 1952-53 or the circumstances but from the very day we met we became close friends in our outlook about life and Art. I admired Angelo's work from the early years until his last white meditation chapel, his prints & paintings. He was totally part of our family.

His great warmth, kindness and thoughtfulness echos throughout the many decades we were together. An example of Angelo's concern for a friend was when I told him how much my back hurt me after a day of painting. His concern was immediate! He noticed that I stood up painting or sitting on a stool without nothing to support my back. The next day Angelo is at my door with a chair with a Back. (carried it! from the store) I still have this chair after many years. I call this chair my little Angelo and it is like his presence is here all the time. For Angelo kind words are very nice but deeds meant more.

I can remember that day – I see him straighten up in a military fashion with chin up and march off to do another good deed for a friend. He called himself the Red Devil (always wearing red) but he was really a true Angel.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Barnet 

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