Alberico Cafini, age 92, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2026.  He was born on August 27, 1933 in Pescara DelTronto, Italy to the late Attilio and Celeste Cafini.  In April of 1958, he moved to the United States after marrying the love of his life, Vincenza, on August 29, 1957. Alberico was a hard-working man.  He was employed at Schmidt Baking Company for many years before moving on to his next career working for DART Bus Company.  While working for DART, ...

Steven P. Figliola passed away on January 28, 2026, leaving behind a large, loving, and devoted extended family. Steve was born on August 23,1955 the third of eight children, all deeply loved and cared for by their parents, Ann (Cardile) and Mike Figliola, Sr. Steve graduated from DelCastle High School, class of 1974. He trained as an electrician, following in the footsteps of his father. He worked in the field for over 50 years, acquiring knowledge and skills by becoming a diagnostic ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Christopher Alexander Ciccarelli, who left this world far too soon at the age of 39. Christopher was born on September 19, 1986, in Wilmington, Delaware. He was a proud graduate of Howard High School of Technology and carried a strong work ethic with him throughout his life. Chris found his passion in the kitchen, where he truly came alive. Cooking was more than a career for him—it was how he expressed himself. As a ...

Alvin Moore, a lifelong resident of Wilmington and parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua passed away at Christiana Hospital on 12/31/25 at the age of 73. Alvin was predeceased by his parents, Anna Amalfitano Moore and Alvin Belton Moore. He is survived by his sisters, Patricia Ciszewski (LaGrange, IL), Maryann Dorsey (Sarasota, FL) and Carol Moore (Maple Grove, MN). Alvin will be greatly missed by those who knew him and will be remembered for his kindness, compassion and wit. Alvin positively ...

Jean Nilan Perillo left this version of Earth and moved on to the celestial Hawaii as she so fervently wished on December 30th of 2025. Born on the 4th of July ninety-four years ago in the quiet, happy little borough of Kennett Square in Chester County, PA. Right out of Kennett Consolidated High School, young Jean regularly took The Short Line bus from Kennett to The Big City of Wilmington, Delaware to work as a clerk at Eckerd’s Drug Store on Market Street. Jean stayed in Delaware for ...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dearly loved Deanna Marie Tusso, on December 28, 2025, at Jefferson-Einstein Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born on June 30, 1967, in Wilmington, Delaware, Deanna graduated from St. Elizabeth’s High School in 1985 and went on to attend Neumann University and graduated from Wilmington University with her associate degree.  A devoted mother, daughter, and friend, Deanna enjoyed cooking, listening to music– ...

David Anthony Juliano, beloved husband and doting father, gifted musician, and man of tremendous faith, passed away in his home in Wilmington, Delaware on Wednesday, December 17th, age 74. He was surrounded by his wife and six children, after fighting a grueling battle with cancer. David was born in Wilmington, Delaware on January 20th, 1951, to Eleanor and Angelo Juliano. After having lost both of his parents by age nine, he was raised by his sister and brother-in-law, Dolores and Luciano ...

Dr. Ann R. Patton, 85, of Palm Beach County, Florida, formerly of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Wilmington, Ann was the youngest child of Pasquale and Anna Remedio. A lifelong educator, she earned her B.A. and M.Ed. from the University of Delaware and a Ph.D. in Education from Nova Southeastern University. Her career began as a second-grade teacher and advanced to Principal roles at various New Castle County schools. She ...

Alfred (Fred) Pasquale, aged 96, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.  Born on October 6, 1929 in Wilmington, DE, Fred lived a long and full life marked by kindness, compassion and love. Over nearly a century of life, Fred was known for his warmth, tenderness, and singing and he touched the lives of all who knew him.   Fred is survived by his two daughters, Kathleen Howard (John) and Maria Start (William); ...

Camillo "Tommy" DiNicola, 92, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully at his home on November 26, 2025. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Camillo and Pasquarosa DiNicola. Tommy served his country with pride in the United States Army from 1953 to 1961. The camaraderie he found during his service remained a lifelong source of joy, and he eagerly looked forward to attending the destination Army reunions every year. Following his military service, Tommy ...