Big Ang 55, will be interred in Staten Island, NY

                                                                      

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Angela "Big Ang" Raiola will be laid to rest in her home borough after being memorialized in the town she painted red as a young woman.

Ang died of cancer complications Thursday morning at 55 years old, leaving behind her two children, six grandchildren and large family. She touched the lives of countless friends, and fans who came to adore her for her role on VH1's "Mob Wives."

Wakes for Ang will be held Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9:30 p.m. both days at the Scarpaci Funeral Home on 1401 86th St. in Dyker Heights. 

Ang will be buried on Staten Island next week. 

In the days following Ang's sudden death, those close to her have been in shock, devastated by the loss of Ang's big personality and caring heart. In an emotional interview with the Advance on Thursday, Ang’s sister shared some of her thoughts and memories.

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