John A. Faraone

1934 - 2020

John A. Faraone

John A. Faraone passed away on August 28, 2020 at the age of 86.

John was born in Wilmington on January 4, 1934, to the late Casto and Grace (Quaranta/Warrant) Faraone. He was the youngest of their six children. John graduated from Salesianum High School in 1951 and attended the University of Delaware on a Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship. He graduated from the University of Maryland Law School in 1962. While in school, he worked as a ballroom dance instructor for the Arthur Murray Dance Studio to help pay for his education. He as admitted to the Delaware Bar in 1963 and practiced law in Wilmington, Delaware for 57 years.

John was a very active and positive person. He was constantly planning for the future and always did his best to help others. He will be remembered for his dedication to his family and his tremendous generosity to both family and friends. At a young age, he developed a life-long love for golf while working as a caddy. His passion for golf led him to join the Cavaliers Country Club, where he was a member for several decades. Over the years, he faithfully served the club in various capacities, including as counsel, president and member of the board of directors.

John is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Constance; daughters, Grace Faraone, Andrea Rhen (Rod), and Christina Corr (Daryl); grandchildren, Hayden Corr, Fiona Corr, Rod Rhen Jr., Ava Rhen, and Janae Rhen; and sister Annabelle Borris.

John was preceded in death by siblings Louis Faraone, Francis Faraone, David Faraone, and Mary Prospero.

John's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the compassionate doctors and nurses at St. Francis Hospital.

Funeral Services and burial arrangements were privately held on September 4, 2020.

CHARLES P. ARCARO FUNERAL HOME

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