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Ercole Iacchetta Obituary

Ercole O. Iacchetta

Bishopville - Ercole O. Iacchetta, age 88, of Bishopville died Friday, June 29, 2018 at home. He was born in Abruzzi, Italy and was the son of the late Ottavio and Settimia (Tiburzi) Iacchetta.

Ercole was a stone mason for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, tending his garden, cooking, and playing slots at Ocean Downs.

He is survived by his children, Josephine Maio and husband Carmelo of Italy, Tina Iacchetta Gugliotta of Selbyville and Dino Iacchetta and wife Lori of Bishopville; a sister, Mary Fulco of Rosedale, MD; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Iacchetta in 2002.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City. Friends may call at the church from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Burial will be private on Thursday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Millsboro.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com

Published by The Daily Times on Jul. 2, 2018.
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Dino and Tina,
We know they're aren't any words that will make the loss of your dad any easier. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

MIke and Dawne Kelly

July 3, 2018

Dear Tina and Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please accept our deepest and heartfelt sympathy. Dan and I are so sorry for your loss. May God fill you with his love and peace.

Lisa Coleman

Friend

July 3, 2018

Tina and family,
I hope knowing that your Dad is with God can bring you a little peace. Never easy to say earthly goodbye to a parent. Keep his memory alive in your hearts for always! Ill be keeping you in prayers and sending you an extra hug.

Darlene Rhoads

July 2, 2018

Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1, 2

RK

July 2, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.Your dad was a sweet man he will be missed

Pat +Bob Pagano

Friend

July 1, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Richard Langenfelder

Friend

July 1, 2018

Tina and Dino, Lori and the entire Iacchetta family, may you find comfort in the many wonderful memories you have with your Pop (pop). He was a dear and gentle soul who will forever be missed. God Bless him, rest him in peace and always keep him close.

Harry and Lori Bell

Friend

July 1, 2018

The best father and human being that we could ever have and a huge loss. He not was, but is our hearts and souls forever!!!!!!! Thank to all who have expressed their thoughts and prayers.

Dino Iacchetta

Son

July 1, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

charlie cardarelli

Friend

July 1, 2018

Best neighbor anyone can ask for. He will be missed.

Jayson Vit

Neighbor

June 30, 2018

What a wonderful man. We are so blessed to have known him and have the honor of him blessing our home. We will never forget him for that. May the Iachetta Family know we are thinking of you all and you are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Larry and Deb Mersinger

Friend

June 30, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bob Matson

Friend

June 30, 2018

Surely will be missed by all.

Deborah Cornias

Friend

June 30, 2018

Sympathy to Family.

C. Kenneth Carter

Acquaintance

June 30, 2018

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St. Luke Catholic Church

Ocean City, MD

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Mass of Christian Burial

12:30 p.m.

St. Luke Catholic Church

Ocean City, MD

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19 South Main St. P.O. Box 267, Selbyville, DE 19975

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