Romance languages professor at Saint Michael’s College for 52 years savored simple pleasures and lived la dolce vita Adrian Vittorio Languasco of Colchester, Vt., passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, at the University of Vermont Medical Center. Adrian Lang uasco’s life epitomizes the Italian concept of living la dolce vita. He always savored the simple pleasures, with a smile on his face. He danced through raindrops and lived a remarkable life. Adrian was born in Imperia Oneglia, Italy, on St. Valentine’s Day in 1932, a most fitting day for someone who had so much love to share. Adrian spent his younger years in Italy during World War II. Even in a time of war, Adrian found the beauty that surrounded him by traveling the Italian foothills past occupying army soldiers to visit neighboring rabbit farms. He loved the time he got to spend with his sisters, Julie and Mirella, and would happily play any games they chose. The love and respect he had for his sisters and his mother were formative and something that he would carry with him throughout his life. He would always remark on the power of women and how he believed that they could do anything. Adrian and his family left Italy for the U.S. when he was 17 years old. They entered the U.S. through Ellis Island in New York, settled in Hackensack, N.J., and then moved to Forest Hills, N.Y. Adrian proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He made the most of his time, trading his rations for money to be able to travel during his RR. After his military service, Adrian explored different jobs, from bike delivery to the Fiat factory, but knew that these types of jobs would not make him happy. He studied Romance languages, receiving his BA from New York City College, followed by his master’s degree from Columbia University and his doctorate from Ca’ Forscari, University of Venice. Adrian found one of his true loves — teaching through language. Adrian returned to Italy and in his travels saw a beautiful woman sitting on the shoreline of Diano Marina. This woman was Ingeborg, who would later become his wife. They built their lifelong relationship on language, with French being their language of love. They would later move to New York City together and then settle in Vermont. Adrian taught Romance languages at Saint Michael’s College for 52 years. He truly embraced every moment of his teaching career. He taught his students with passion… ...read more read less