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Mary Cassetta Obituary
AGE: 81 • New Castle
Mary M. Cassetta, age 81, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 11, 2015.
Born in Wilmington, DE on April 4, 1934, Mary was a daughter of the late Anthony and Lena Fontello. She was a talented floral designer and worked with both Colonial and Brinton Florists for many years.
An avid football fan, Mary looked forward to cheering on her favorite team, the Pittsburgh Steelers each season. She loved playing cards and eating crabs in her leisure time. A loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Mary adored spending time with her precious family and will be very dearly missed.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Cassetta; brothers, Dominic and James Fontello; and sister, Lucy Lestardo. Mary is survived by her children, Patricia Collins, Donna Lestardo, Diane Giavonozzi, Rosemary Simon, Catherine Diem (Robert), Anthony Cassetta (Donna) and Michael Cassetta (Angel); brother, Andrew Fontello; 22 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12 Noon on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at Holy Spirit R.C. Church, 12 Winder Road, Garfield Park, New Castle, DE, where a visitation will be held from 10 am until 12 Noon. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Cassetta
Donnamarie Cassetta Lestardo
December 18, 2015
No Day So quickly passes that I don't think once of you, It might be once or often ,but each thought of you rings true. And often I Pray in Silent asking GOD to keep you Free from all Life's Ill's and sorrows,and let you think of me.THIS was given to my Momma 39 years ago from my Daddy to my Momma . I will never forget that day or this Poem
December 17, 2015
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. My sincere condolences to all of you.
Mary Ellen Bane
December 17, 2015
Tony & Family
Cass & I send our sincere condolences for your lose of your mother
Cass & Joe Hazewski
Nicole Lestardo
December 17, 2015
We love you Mommom!
Marie and Skip Horner
December 16, 2015
So So Sorry for your loss.. She was a sweet lady and will never be forgotten. Love You All
Lynn Miller
December 16, 2015
Rose and Kelly, so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your families in my prayers.
Terry & Michael Sartin
December 15, 2015
Dear Rose and family, so sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may she R.I.P.
Barbara Sutton
December 15, 2015
To the entire family would like to say how sorry for for your loss,your Mother she was a good mother to you all. RIP Mary.
Barbara Sutton
Penny McKenney
December 15, 2015
Michael & Family,
So sorry to read of the passing of your mom. Next to the unconditional Love of Jesus Christ, I believe a mothers Love is next.. May God bless and comfort you with his surmountable Love and Peace, as you all transition into a new season of change.
December 15, 2015
Dear Cassetta family, Our prayers are with all of you. From old friends Vera (Syvy) Mischler and Colleen (Casey)Baiocco
Sallie Burris Rolph
December 15, 2015
RIP Mary, Always with a smile and hug for anyone and everyone. I know you will be missed but you will make a wonderful angel.
Joe Yeager
December 15, 2015
To the entire Cassetta family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
December 15, 2015
Tony,
Please accept my condolences for the passing of your mom.
Dennis Garner
Rene Lovejoy
December 15, 2015
Dear. Cassetta and Lestardo. Family. Our. Hearts and prayers go out to you in this very sad time,if there is any thing. We can do please let us know. Love mom mom Rene,aunt Jackie, and Aunt Kathy. And all the family. Xox
Rene Lovejoy. And. Family xox
December 15, 2015
Dear. Cassette. And. Lestardo Family , our hearts. And prayers go out to you in this very sad time ,if there is any thing we can do please let us know .love Mom mom Rene, Aunt Kathy,and Aunt Jaackie. And. All. The. Family. Xox
Renee Pak
December 14, 2015
May she rest in peace. Our deepest condolences to the Cassetta family.
diane giovannozzi
December 14, 2015
I miss you so much already Mommy...I love you ♡♡♡
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