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1954
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2018
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Claire Mattei Obituary
Wilmington - Claire Mattei, age 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 18,2018.
Claire was a devoted daughter, a wonderful wife, a loving mother, sister, aunt and a dear friend. She made her family a priority throughout her life. She was very active in her children's sports and volunteered for many school functions. She enjoyed antiquing, shopping, cooking, decorating her home and spending summers at the beach. She loved going to dinner at Valle Cucina and seeing Julie, Dean and all the wonderful people there. She had the unique gift of making anyone she met feel special with her listening ear and kind heart. Her greatest joy was being a grandmother to her granddaughter and guardian angel, Elsa, who, with her kind, compassionate and loving spirit, added many years to her life.
She is survived by the love of her life - her husband of 38 years, Gary; their children, Jordyn (Chris) and Greg; and grandchildren, Elsa, Charlie and Zoie. She is also survived by her siblings, Linda Talley, Vincent, Henry (Elaine), Dennis (Eileen), Stanley (Rebecca), Michael, and Anna Ruether (James);as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceeded in death by her parents, Edward and Linda Wierzbicki; and brothers Edward, John and Francis.
The family would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to Terri and Jeff Michener, Anna and James Ruether and Linda Talley for their cards, texts, and delicious meals. We also thank many family and friends for their loving kindness, thoughts and prayers.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707, where family and friends may visit beginning at 10:00am. Interment will be held privately with Claire's family.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Claire's memory can be made to the Ministry of Caring, 115 E. 14th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, The American Lung Association, 630 Churchmans Road, Suite 202, Newark, DE 19702, or to Sunday Breakfast Mission, PO Box 352, Wilmington, DE 19899.
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Memories and Condolences
for Claire Mattei
Sponsored by Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc. - Pike Creek.
September 19, 2019
Always a beautiful memory of days gone by
R I Paradise ANGEL
Cindy
October 2, 2018
I thought of you today
But that is nothing new
I thought of you yesterday
And will tomorrow too
Rest well Angel
Angie A
September 28, 2018
To the family of Claire Mattei. Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. "God heals the brokenhearted". Ps 147-3
September 27, 2018
I will think about you every day
RIP
You are now free
September 25, 2018
Gary, my deepest sympathies for your loss
Jack G
Michael Marando
September 25, 2018
Our condolences Gary to you and your family. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Mike and Grace
John Faraone
September 25, 2018
Gary to you and your family please except my heartfelt condolences ! May Claire Rest In Peace and you find comfort in the many memories you have had over the years ! I knew Claire from high school and you from playing golf at cavaliers c c !!! Peace be with you all at this time !
Tony and Liz Ruane
September 24, 2018
Dear Gary and Family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless
September 24, 2018
Gary - I am so sorry for your loss.
Don Morris
September 24, 2018
Gary and family, I worked with Claire at Court 13 many years ago and used to bowl with the both of you on a team also. Claire was a sweet, caring person and a lot of fun. She always had a beautiful smile on her face. I still remember her calling work to say she wouldn't be in because she delivered a beautiful baby girl. The joy and excitement in her voice was awesome! May GOD bless all of you and bring you comfort at this difficult time. Know that Claire will be your guardian angel watching over all of you. We are all lucky to have known her and had her in our life even though it was a short time. Sheila Fox Gordon
Steven Painter
September 23, 2018
Gary ,deeply sorry to hear this
Brother Ronald Giannone, OFM Cap.
September 23, 2018
To the Mattei family from the Ministry of Caring family. May your wonderful memories bring you comfort and may Gods love bring you peace. Thank you for remembering her life by caring for the poorest among us. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers.
Cindy L.V. Manista
September 23, 2018
My Dear Claire
So very sad to hear of your passing. We have been friends since childhood and you were more then that, my sister !
Even though circumstances did not allow us to remain close know that I always thought of you and missed you dearly
R.I.Paradise Angel
Watch over your family who are heartbroken
M.B
September 22, 2018
My condolences for your loss. May the God of love bless the family with love and peace during this difficult time. 1Corinthians 1:3.
September 21, 2018
My deepest sympathy go to the family and friends. May you all find comfort in knowing that soon death will be a thing of the past. 1 Cor 15:26
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