Rodney Angotti

Dr. Rodney Angotti, Professor Emeritus, NIU, died on June 6, 2015 in DeKalb, IL.

Dr. Angotti was born in Ellsworth, PA on April 14, 1937. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis P. Angotti. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joyce Angotti, of DeKalb, IL; his brother, Lewis Paul (Grace) Angotti of Carrollton, KY; his daughter, Sherry (Ed) Stokes of Frankfort, IL; his son Gary (Sarah) Angotti of Arlington Heights, IL; and six grandchildren:  Alexa Angotti, Lauren Angotti, Kelsey Stokes, John Angotti, Brandon Stokes, and Morgan Angotti.

In 1967, Rodney and Joyce moved to DeKalb after accepting a professorial position at NIU.  During his tenure at NIU, he was instrumental in building the Mathematical Science Department while serving as Assistant Chair of that department.  He also made significant contributions to the minor programs offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences when he served as Assistant Dean of that college.

Dr. Angotti also became chairman of NIU's Computer Science Department in 1983 and led NIU's advancement and recognition in the field of computer sciences.  Rod served at NIU for over 50 years and received numerous awards over his career and tenure.

Rod served as the College standard bearer for many students, alumni, colleagues and business associates into the 21st century. He was creative, tireless, and principled in all he did, and was instrumental in advancing the College to its present stature.  He was a devoted grandfather, father, and husband.

In lieu of flowers, the family will establish a scholarship fund in the name of Dr. Rodney Angotti that will be used for an aspiring computer science student attending NIU.

Services will be held at The Newman Center in DeKalb, IL on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 10:30 am.  The Newman Catholic Center is located at 512 Normal Road, DeKalb, IL 60115.  To send an online condolence please visit: ronanmoorefinch.com.  Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL  60115 815-758-3841.