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Julie DelGrosso Obituary
AGE: 86 • Wilmington
Julie passed away peacefully on October 17, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.
Born on February 11, 1930 to Domenic and Antoinette Cioti in Kennett Square, PA, Julie was a graduate of Kennett Consolidated High School where she was an outstanding athlete, taking the best all-around female athlete award for four years. After high school, she began her career at the Kennett Square Bell Telephone Company, where she worked until moving to Wilmington, DE in 1951. She raised her three children, Jimmy, Debbie, and Donna, and returned to work at the phone company, retiring from Diamond State Telephone Company in 1995.
Julie had many talents including oil painting, which she did every Tuesday at the Fraim Boys Club since retirement. Additionally, Kul Jul was a fantastic cook, baker, crocheter, an avid cross word solver, and an enthusiastic football, baseball, and tennis fan. Above all, she loved spending time doting on her family, who will always love her more than the stars in the sky.
Julie was preceded in death by her sisters, Gracie Picciotti and Carmella Amabili; and her brother, John Cioti.
Living on in her light are her children, Jim DelGrosso and wife Mary Ann, Debbie Ramone and husband Pat, and Donna Lynn DelGrosso; her grandchildren, Jimmy (Pam) and Mike DelGrosso, and Julie, Patrick, and Matt Ramone; two great granddaughters Cassie and Gemma; great grandniece, Grace; her sisters. Rosie Strengari, Ninnette Heinly; her brother-in-law, Louie Amabili; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church, 9th and duPont Streets, Wilmington, on Friday, October 21 at 12:00 noon. Friends may call at the church on Friday morning from 10:00 to noon. Interment will be in Cathedral Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Fraim Boys and Girls Club, 669 South Union Street, Wilmington, DE 19805.
Krienen-Griffith
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francis Simeone
October 24, 2016
Very sorry I missed this obituary, very fond memories of her and my child hood days with the DelGrosso Family. Love her and will surely be missed.
Annette (Frank) DeShane
October 23, 2016
Donna, Debbie and the DelGrosso family,
I am sorry for the loss of your mom. I pray that you will feel God's comfort at this sad time, and always feel your mom's love around you.
lee majewski
October 21, 2016
so sorry jul was one of a kind
Michelle August
October 21, 2016
Jules was my roommate in Wilmington Hospital this year. She had her hip replacement. I've been thinking about her because am getting my knee done in a few days. I was thinking of her because she made me look like a whim at age 40 when I was just there for a gallbladder removal. She was a firecracker. Just a wonderful woman..may she rest in peace.
October 20, 2016
Debbie and family,
Deepest sympathies during this difficult time. Your mom was a beautiful person and her honor and beauty will continue in you.
Michelle Aurand
October 20, 2016
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Yanaka
October 20, 2016
Body mind spirit...and so it is.
Laurie Phillips
October 20, 2016
The moment I met your mom at the gathering in your new home I could see , hear and taste all the love in her heart for life and family. Her light will shine on....laurie P.
October 20, 2016
Jim,
Sorry for your lose my thought's out to you and your family. I know how much cherish family and family means to you, we will keep you in our hearts and our prayers, god bless you and family.
Carol and Dave Warren
October 19, 2016
Sorry to hear of your loss. In sympathy and prayers,
John J Samluk and Family
October 19, 2016
To the DelGrosso family. Sending condolences at this time. What a beautiful family she has.
Jerry and Margie Hudak
October 19, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Debbie and the rest of the family.
Fran & Debbie Simeone
Thom Carr
October 19, 2016
My thoughts and prayer go out to Donna and her family at this very sad time.
Ralph & Michele Giofre
October 19, 2016
Our most sincere and deepest condolences to the DelGrosso Family and other relatives. Mrs. DelGrosso was such a pleasure to be with. We pray that you all find the Lord's healing strength through your many family members and friends during this difficult time. God Bless You All
ANNE FLETCHER
October 19, 2016
So sorry for your loss.
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