In Loving Memory of Angelo Estrada
VVNA Co-Founder and 1st Vice President
It is with deep sadness that the Van Vorst Neighborhood Association announces the passing of Angelo Estrada, one of our founding members and longtime 1st Vice President.
Angelo devoted his life to others. As a teacher, principal, and professor at St. Peter's University, he spent his career educating and guiding the next generation. And in this neighborhood, he did the same, giving his time, counsel, and care freely to anyone who needed it.
Angelo was there at the very beginning. Nearly five decades ago, he was part of the small group of neighbors who believed that a community organized around shared values and mutual care could be something powerful. The Van Vorst Neighborhood Association is proof that they were right.
Over the years, Angelo became something rare and irreplaceable: the person everyone knew, everyone trusted, and everyone turned to. Whether you needed guidance, a connection, a steady voice, or simply someone willing to listen, Angelo was there. He gave his time, his counsel, and his care freely and without condition, to neighbors old and new, across generations.
This neighborhood was his family, and he devoted himself to it fully for the better part of his life.
The VVNA would not be what it is without Angelo Estrada. His fingerprints are on everything we have built, and his spirit will remain in everything we continue to do..
Rest well, Angelo. Thank you for everything.
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There’s no pressure to volunteer or attend every meeting, participate in whatever way fits your life.
What The VVNA Helps You Do
Understand what’s happening
Learn about development, policy changes, and neighborhood issues before they affect your block.
Connect with neighbors
Meet people who live nearby through social events, gatherings, and shared interests.
Get practical help
Find local resources, safety info, logistics, and neighborhood know-how.
About the VVNA
The Van Vorst Neighborhood Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with an all-volunteer board.
We provide an open forum for neighbors to exchange ideas, stay informed, and take part in shaping the community.
Beyond advocacy, we bring people together to become friends, care for shared spaces, and serve our neighborhood with purpose.
Recent actions:
Advocacy
Candidate Forums
Feedback on Developer Presentations
Information Sessions from City Officials, Community Leaders, & Small Businesses
Social Events
Disco in Van Vorst Park
Movies in the Park
Book Swaps
Holiday Party
Local Tours
Community
Local Food Pantry support
Local Business Spotlights
Community Cookbook
Attend Our General Meetings
Our monthly meetings are where neighbors:
Hear what’s happening locally
Ask questions directly
Help shape next steps
Third Tuesday of every month, 7pm
đź“Ť Barrow Mansion, 83 Wayne Street
đź’» Or via Zoom (Meeting ID: 851 7077 0500)
Come at 6:30pm for a casual pre-meeting mixer.