Erasimo "Sonny" DiProspero

Erasimo 'Sonny' DiProspero of Kennett Square Erasimo 'Sonny' DiProspero, 78, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, at the Jennersville Regional Hospital. He was the husband of Grace McCormick DiProspero, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born in Toughkenamon, he was the son of the late Luigi DiProspero, Sr. and Rose Fecondo DiProspero. Sonny was a mushroom grower for more than 20 years. After his retirement from growing he worked as a utility man at the NVF Co. in Kennett Square, retiring in 1997, after 13 years of service. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956, stationed in Japan as a member of the 507th Anti-Aircraft Battery. Sonny was a devout member of St. Patrick's Church in Kennett Square. He enjoyed golfing, solving Sodoku puzzles, watching the West Chester University, Kennett and Unionville football teams, and was an avid Eagles fan. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Stephen P. DiProspero and his wife Terri of Chadds Ford, and Andrew P. DiProspero and his wife Carla of West Chester; two daughters, Diane Brittingham and her husband Jeffrey of Avondale, and Ellen DiSanti and her husband Francis of West Chester; one brother, Nicholas DiProspero of Mountain City, Tenn.; two sisters, Marie Marcozzi of Drexel Hill, and Doris Minniti of West Chester; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was predeceased by one brother, Luigi DiProspero, Jr. You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 6 to 8 on Wednesday evening, Jan. 29th,, and again from 8:15 to 9:15 on Thursday morning, Jan. 30th, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square. His Funeral Mass will be at 10 Thursday morning at St. Patrick's Church, 212 Meredith Street, Kennett Square. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square. In memory of Sonny, a contribution may be made to St. Patrick's Church, 205 Lafayette Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com