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Matteo Cannelongo Obituary
AGE: 100 • Wilmington
Matteo Marty Cannelongo, age 100, of Wilmington, DE, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 7, 2017. Matteo came to Delaware from New York and worked at Bellanca Aircraft. He then worked as purchasing manager for Container Corp before retiring in 1979. He was a dedicated family man who enjoyed reading, gardening, and playing cards.
Matteo is survived by his sons, Matteo "Skip" Cannelongo Jr. (Vicki) and Buddy Cannelongo (Patricia); daughter, Carla Folwell (Nathan); 8 grandchildren: Skip, Craig, Christopher, Jason, Brian, Amy, Lauren, and Nicole; and 17 great grandchildren: Megan, Madison, Tyler, Reese, Isabella, Ethan, Helaina, Ashton, Tahlia, Gianna, Hudson, Sophia, Delcan, Everett, Tony, Jordan, and Jayce; and 2 brothers, Joseph Cannelongo (Mary) and Richard Cannelongo (Carmen). He was preceded in death by his wife, Tita Cannelongo; daughter, Madeline Cannelongo; parents, Nazarrio and Maria Cannelongo; sister, Josephine Pullo; and brothers, Anthony Longo and James Cannelongo.
A visitation will be held Thursday, January 12, 2017, from 6-7 PM in the Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Rd., Newark, DE 19702 followed by a service in celebration of Matteo's life at 7 PM. Burial will be private. For directions or to send an online condolence visit www.stranofeeley.com
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Patricia Hyman
January 13, 2017
To The Cannelongo Family:
I had the honor of caring for Mr. Marty occasionally. He always called for his beloved Tita. In the last few days I would go to his room and hold his hand and pray for him. He was speaking in Italian and calling the names of people I do not remember but Tita was clear. God Bless You All!
January 12, 2017
I had the honor of meeting Mr. Cannelongo through his granddaughter Lauren, whom I was friends when I was younger. I have few memories of Mr. Cannelongo, but those that I do have are some of my favorite.
These memories include two Christmas dinners where I was introduced to my first chickpea, fried calamari rings, little green seasoned fish, and the traditional Christmas mirror artwork. Also, picking cherries from their cherry tree and a dinner at the Three Little Bakers where I was unofficially Meghan Cannelongo for the evening as they wanted the theater to recognize my birthday, but they didn't know my last name.
It has been years since I last saw Mr. Cannelongo and the day I found out from Lauren that he'd shaved his mustache I was broken, haha.
I will always remember him as the tiny Italian grandfather who always had a hug for me
- Meghan Miller
January 10, 2017
So sorry for your loss, may the family find comfort @ Issiah 25:8,AJ
January 10, 2017
Many wonderful memories of Marty and Tita. May you find peace and strength in your memories.
Margie Figgs Warmkessel
Sallie Rolph
January 10, 2017
To share a brother for so many years,thinking of you Richard. Many years of love and laughter to remember. We could share a couple DP&L tales with you.
Debra weaver
January 9, 2017
Thoughts and prayers are with the ENTIRE family !! Rest in peace
The weaver family
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