All Obituaries

Constance Dellose Ianni, 75, of Wilmington, DE passed away on July 13, 2018.  Connie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister to her family. She was a proud 1960 graduate of Padua Academy, longtime active member of St. Anthony’s Church, and a past member of the Blessed Virgin Mary Solidarity. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas and Amelia “Mimi” Dellose. She is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Raymond E. Ianni, and their three...

Regina DiSantis Raighn died on July 3, 2018. She and her twin sister, Mary, were born in New Castle, DE, on May 6, 1922, to Giacinto and Teresa (Consorti) DiSantis. She was employed at the New Castle Air Base after World War II, and later at Hercules for 24 years. She was married to George Raighn for 50 years, until his death in 1993.   Regina is survived by her loving son, George, her dear grandson, Jeffrey Adams and his wife, Shirlee, and her beloved great-grandsons, Jace, Troy,...

It is with great sadness that the family of Raul announces his passing on Saturday, June 30th 2018, at the age of 35. Raul will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Raul and Maribel Rivera. His children, Andrew, Alex, Rj, Victoria, Isaiah and Isabella. His sisters, Yahaira Rodriguez and Maricarmen Gregory, and his brother Raul Alberto Rivera. Raulito will also be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.  A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday...

Carl J. Ferrara, age 94, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Carl was born on December 24th, 1923 to Joseph and Trusiana Ferrara Carl was very proud of his service as an Army medic in WWII. He was assigned to a Hospital Ship in the African theater and often spoke of his many experiences crossing the ocean. He retired as a superintendent for Greggo and Ferrara Inc. after 45 years of service at the age of 77.   His greatest satisfaction in life was...

Virginia Chudzik Bright (Ginger) passed away suddenly and peacefully on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the age of 71. A graduate of Wilmington High School class of 1964 and Goldey-Beacom College, Ginger went on to work for the DuPont Company.  In 1968, she married her high school sweetheart Anthony (Bud) Bright.  Ginger later owned and operated Greenbank Child Development Center Daycare and Pre-K on Greenbank Road in Wilmington for 25 years.  She then joined Bud in his business,...

Ida V. Novack of Little Italy passed away on June 13, 2018, at the age of 91.  She was born on January 10, 1927, to Frank and Angeline Fraticelli. Besides her parents, Ida was predeceased by her husband Martin, brothers: Nello Fraticelli, Almando Fraticelli, and Alfred Polico, sisters: Ejea Borrelli, Edith Smolka, and Thomasina DelleDonne.  Ida was the last member of her family to pass.  She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Ida lived most of her life in Little Italy...

Jerry Hulton peacefully took his last breath on June 11, 2018, surrounded by his wife and his dear friends, Dennis and Joan Miller. Jerry was predeceased by his mother, Gertrude (Nugent);  father, William J. Sr.; brother, James; brother, David. Jerry was born in Chester, Pennsylvania and attended Ridley High School and also Ridley's Vo-Tech program, where he majored in car painting. Due to health issues, he had to relinquish this profession but continued to work in the automotive...

Sophie A Cerminara, 85, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 1, surrounded by her children. Left to cherish her memory are her children Diana Schiappa (Mike), Nicholas, Jr. (Jackie), Marie Marra (Greg), Teresa Brown, John, and Gina Gonzalez. 13 grandchildren...Christina, Michael, Amy, Megan, Carrie, Nicholas, Angela, Gregory, Stephen, Joseph, Sarah, Rachel, Miranda, and 14 great grandchildren. Also, brother Gene Paulino (Marilyn), and sister-in-law Evelyn Paulino. She was...

Albert R. Vaccarini  “Rudy” 91 Years Old Rudy entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 surrounded by family.  He was born on May 25, 1926, in Steubenville, Ohio, the third of four children to Andrew and Marie Vaccarini.  Rudy met the love of his life, Mary Sue Berge, at Riverview Roller Rink in New Jersey, where they spent many hours pursuing their love of skating.  Hand-in-hand they won many competitions.  Rudy was in the flooring business for...

Harry R. Hurst        Age 83 of Wilmington, DE passed away Sunday May 13, 2018 in Compassionate Care Hospice at St Francis Hospital.  He was born November 24, 1934 in Pennsylvania.  He worked at HyPoint Dairy before starting a lifelong career in plumbing.   He started out at Alfred Mousley’s Plumbing then Wilson T. Davis, and retired from Breeding & Day, Inc.After retiring, he stayed active by helping his son Harry in the...