Big Ang Honored With Mural in Staten Island
Although Angela “Big Ang” Raiola passed away after a long battle with cancer, her family and friends are keeping her memory alive in a big way.
On Sunday, a large mural of the late Mob Wives star was revealed near Country Mouse, Raiola’s sister Janine Detore’s clothing boutique in Staten Island, New York.
Designed and constructed by Danielle Mastrion and Vincent Santorella, the moral featured Raiola’s face along with the quote, "I’m not here for a long time, just for a good time."
The unveiling was followed by emotional speeches from Detore and Mob Wives star Drita D’Avanzo, VH1 reports.
"#RIPAng Today was beautiful...an amazing family!!!," D’Avanzo wrote on an Instagram picture of the mural.
She also shared a snap planting a kiss on the very detailed artwork.
"A kiss for a beautiful #Angel Love u my friend," she captioned the photo.
Big Ang was laid to rest on February 22 in her hometown of Brooklyn, New York.
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"Everyone was trying their best to be strong but it was a very, very sad day," a source tells ET of the funeral.
For details all the details of the memorial service, watch the video below.