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Dorothy DeCino Obituary
Wilmington - Dorothy L. DeCino, age 82 of Wilmington, sadly passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on May 6, 2021.
Dottie was born in Wilmington to the late Edward and Edith Hickey. She devoted 13 years of employment to Citi Bank working in customer relations. After retiring she enjoyed selling antiques at The Willow Tree. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Matthew's Catholic Church, where she was also a Eucharist Minister. Dottie was an avid collector of antiques. She had a soft spot for her cats and a sweet tooth for tasty cakes. Dottie was a stubborn Irish woman who loved her family fiercely and will be deeply missed.
Dottie is survived by children Paula DeCino (Keith), Debbie Newman, Theresa Ashley, and Pete DeCino (Megan); grandchildren Michael DeCino, Heather Beggs, Kendall DeCino, Casey Ritch, Hilary Newman, Taylor Ritch, Al Ritch, Ryanne Ritch DeCino, Brandi Ashley, and Petie DeCino; great grandchildren Mathue, Nick, Makenzie, Olivia, Mason, Tailynn, Carlson, Dominic, and Ellie; and siblings Robert Hickey (Sandra) and Thomas Hickey.
A viewing will be held 9am to 10am on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Charles P. Arcaro Funeral Home, 2309 Lancaster Ave. Wilmington DE 19805. Services will begin at 10am. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, we kindly ask that you consider donating to Faithful Friends, 12 Germay Dr, Wilm., DE 19804.
CHARLES P. ARCARO FUNERAL HOME
(302)658-9095
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Barbara Clark
May 25, 2021
I worked with Dorothy at the Willow Tree for years; she was always so sweet and kind ~ an all-around good person with a great sense of humor. Sending my deepest sympathy to all the family.
Peg Tucker
May 11, 2021
"There is a destiny that makes us (kin). None goes (the) way alone. All that we send into the lives of others, comes back into our own." By Edwin Markham
God has always had your back.
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