The Philadelphia Inquirer; Wednesday, February 1, 1989, Section E Page 11:
"A. DIGIACOMO, 57, LONGTIME PHILA. EDUCATOR
Albert DiGiacomo, 57, vice principal at St. John Neumann High School, died yesterday at Methodist Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of South Philadelphia. Mr. DiGiacomo had devoted his entire career to the Catholic school in South Philadelphia, working as a coach, teacher and administrator over a span of 36 years. His was a time marked by change, as the school moved twice and altered its name several times. But school officials credited Mr. DiGiacomo's leadership in helping to expand and develop the two-square-block campus. "His 36 years were marked by his enthusiasm and dedication to growth and change in the Catholic school . . .," school officials said in a statement. "Mr. Albert DiGiacomo lived what he taught. He devoted his whole professional life to education of Catholic youth in South Philadelphia." Reared near Passyunk Avenue and Dickinson Street, Mr. DiGiacomo attended Annunciation parish school and then graduated from St. Joseph Preparatory School in 1949. He went on to St. Joseph College, graduating in 1953. Mr. DiGiacomo began his career the same year at what was then Southeast Catholic High School. He taught English, was promoted to school disciplinarian and most recently had been appointed vice principal, in 1971. Also an active coach for many years, Mr. DiGiacomo guided athletes in swimming, freshman basketball, track, cross country and varsity basketball. As a varsity basketball coach, he led the school team to a city championship in 1965. In 1965, Mr. DiGiacomo also was named coach of the year, and was awarded the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives Award. He was presented with a Liberty Bell Award in 1974, the Neumann Players Award in 1978 and the Millay Club Award in 1986. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Frances Bevilaqua DiGiacomo; son, Dominick; daughter, Patricia Burgio, and a brother. There will be a viewing from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Stolfo's Funeral Home, 2536 S. Broad St. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Richard Catholic Church, 18th and Pollock Streets. Interment will be at SS. Peter and Peter Cemetery, Springfield, Delaware County. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to establish the Albert J. DiGiacomo Memorial Academic Scholarship Fund at St. John Neumann High School, 26th and Moore Streets, Philadelphia, 19145."
"A. DIGIACOMO, 57, LONGTIME PHILA. EDUCATOR
Albert DiGiacomo, 57, vice principal at St. John Neumann High School, died yesterday at Methodist Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of South Philadelphia. Mr. DiGiacomo had devoted his entire career to the Catholic school in South Philadelphia, working as a coach, teacher and administrator over a span of 36 years. His was a time marked by change, as the school moved twice and altered its name several times. But school officials credited Mr. DiGiacomo's leadership in helping to expand and develop the two-square-block campus. "His 36 years were marked by his enthusiasm and dedication to growth and change in the Catholic school . . .," school officials said in a statement. "Mr. Albert DiGiacomo lived what he taught. He devoted his whole professional life to education of Catholic youth in South Philadelphia." Reared near Passyunk Avenue and Dickinson Street, Mr. DiGiacomo attended Annunciation parish school and then graduated from St. Joseph Preparatory School in 1949. He went on to St. Joseph College, graduating in 1953. Mr. DiGiacomo began his career the same year at what was then Southeast Catholic High School. He taught English, was promoted to school disciplinarian and most recently had been appointed vice principal, in 1971. Also an active coach for many years, Mr. DiGiacomo guided athletes in swimming, freshman basketball, track, cross country and varsity basketball. As a varsity basketball coach, he led the school team to a city championship in 1965. In 1965, Mr. DiGiacomo also was named coach of the year, and was awarded the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives Award. He was presented with a Liberty Bell Award in 1974, the Neumann Players Award in 1978 and the Millay Club Award in 1986. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Frances Bevilaqua DiGiacomo; son, Dominick; daughter, Patricia Burgio, and a brother. There will be a viewing from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Stolfo's Funeral Home, 2536 S. Broad St. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Richard Catholic Church, 18th and Pollock Streets. Interment will be at SS. Peter and Peter Cemetery, Springfield, Delaware County. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to establish the Albert J. DiGiacomo Memorial Academic Scholarship Fund at St. John Neumann High School, 26th and Moore Streets, Philadelphia, 19145."
The Philadelphia Inquirer; Wednesday, February 1, 1989, Section E Page 11:
"A. DIGIACOMO, 57, LONGTIME PHILA. EDUCATOR
Albert DiGiacomo, 57, vice principal at St. John Neumann High School, died yesterday at Methodist Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of South Philadelphia. Mr. DiGiacomo had devoted his entire career to the Catholic school in South Philadelphia, working as a coach, teacher and administrator over a span of 36 years. His was a time marked by change, as the school moved twice and altered its name several times. But school officials credited Mr. DiGiacomo's leadership in helping to expand and develop the two-square-block campus. "His 36 years were marked by his enthusiasm and dedication to growth and change in the Catholic school . . .," school officials said in a statement. "Mr. Albert DiGiacomo lived what he taught. He devoted his whole professional life to education of Catholic youth in South Philadelphia." Reared near Passyunk Avenue and Dickinson Street, Mr. DiGiacomo attended Annunciation parish school and then graduated from St. Joseph Preparatory School in 1949. He went on to St. Joseph College, graduating in 1953. Mr. DiGiacomo began his career the same year at what was then Southeast Catholic High School. He taught English, was promoted to school disciplinarian and most recently had been appointed vice principal, in 1971. Also an active coach for many years, Mr. DiGiacomo guided athletes in swimming, freshman basketball, track, cross country and varsity basketball. As a varsity basketball coach, he led the school team to a city championship in 1965. In 1965, Mr. DiGiacomo also was named coach of the year, and was awarded the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives Award. He was presented with a Liberty Bell Award in 1974, the Neumann Players Award in 1978 and the Millay Club Award in 1986. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Frances Bevilaqua DiGiacomo; son, Dominick; daughter, Patricia Burgio, and a brother. There will be a viewing from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Stolfo's Funeral Home, 2536 S. Broad St. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Richard Catholic Church, 18th and Pollock Streets. Interment will be at SS. Peter and Peter Cemetery, Springfield, Delaware County. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to establish the Albert J. DiGiacomo Memorial Academic Scholarship Fund at St. John Neumann High School, 26th and Moore Streets, Philadelphia, 19145."
"A. DIGIACOMO, 57, LONGTIME PHILA. EDUCATOR
Albert DiGiacomo, 57, vice principal at St. John Neumann High School, died yesterday at Methodist Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of South Philadelphia. Mr. DiGiacomo had devoted his entire career to the Catholic school in South Philadelphia, working as a coach, teacher and administrator over a span of 36 years. His was a time marked by change, as the school moved twice and altered its name several times. But school officials credited Mr. DiGiacomo's leadership in helping to expand and develop the two-square-block campus. "His 36 years were marked by his enthusiasm and dedication to growth and change in the Catholic school . . .," school officials said in a statement. "Mr. Albert DiGiacomo lived what he taught. He devoted his whole professional life to education of Catholic youth in South Philadelphia." Reared near Passyunk Avenue and Dickinson Street, Mr. DiGiacomo attended Annunciation parish school and then graduated from St. Joseph Preparatory School in 1949. He went on to St. Joseph College, graduating in 1953. Mr. DiGiacomo began his career the same year at what was then Southeast Catholic High School. He taught English, was promoted to school disciplinarian and most recently had been appointed vice principal, in 1971. Also an active coach for many years, Mr. DiGiacomo guided athletes in swimming, freshman basketball, track, cross country and varsity basketball. As a varsity basketball coach, he led the school team to a city championship in 1965. In 1965, Mr. DiGiacomo also was named coach of the year, and was awarded the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives Award. He was presented with a Liberty Bell Award in 1974, the Neumann Players Award in 1978 and the Millay Club Award in 1986. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Frances Bevilaqua DiGiacomo; son, Dominick; daughter, Patricia Burgio, and a brother. There will be a viewing from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Stolfo's Funeral Home, 2536 S. Broad St. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Richard Catholic Church, 18th and Pollock Streets. Interment will be at SS. Peter and Peter Cemetery, Springfield, Delaware County. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to establish the Albert J. DiGiacomo Memorial Academic Scholarship Fund at St. John Neumann High School, 26th and Moore Streets, Philadelphia, 19145."
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