Vergil Michael Patrick Agostinelli , 87 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on October 12, 2012 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Vergil was born on September 6, 1925 in Anaconda, Montana to the late Vergilio Agostinelli and Edith (Puccinelli) Agostinelli.

Vergil graduated from Anaconda High School in 1943. He enlisted in the United States Army on July 17, 1944 and was honorably discharged on April 9, 1946 as Captain. Vergil received various military award medals, including the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, the Euro Theatre with three Battle Stars, and the Good Conduct award. He attended Montana State College, the University of Montana where he majored in accounting, and Georgetown University Law School.

As a child, Vergil knew the meaning of hard work. Vergil's father owned a grocery store where he spent his childhood years working as a grocery store clerk doing tasks such as cleaning the store and delivering groceries. Later on, he delivered milk for Andreoli Dairy, worked several ranches, fought fires for the Forestry Service and worked as an Insurance Agent. He later founded and became the owner of Professional Insurers and Associates, Inc. Vergil was a member of the St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Leonardtown, MD. He was also a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon, the Breton Bay Country Club, the Lions Club, and also spent time as a volunteer for Hospice.

Vergil is survived by his children, V. Michael Agostinelli Jr. of Leonardtown, MD, Joan M. Hall (Mike) of Leonardtown, MD, Thomas L. Agostinelli (Paola) of Bryantown, MD, Ann E. Hawes (Marc) of Mechanicsville, MD, and Mary Pat Pope (Jackie) of Leonardtown, MD; thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Vergil was predeceased by his loving wife, L. Marie Craven Agostinelli; and his brothers and sister, Mary Ungaretti, Peter Agostinelli, Ledo Agostinelli, Frank Agostinelli, Floyd Agostinelli, and Albert Puccinelli.

Family will receive friends for Vergil's Life Celebration on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 from 4PM to 8PM at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 with prayers recited at 6:30PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 10:00AM at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 22800 Washington St., Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will follow in St. Aloysius Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Father Andrew White School, P.O. Box 1756 Leonardtown, MD 20650 or Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.