Esther Stella D'Antonio

Esther S. D'Antonio, age 94, of Newark, joined her family of Angels on Friday, January 23, 2026.

Esther was the loving wife of the late Thomas A. D'Antonio. Esther was born the daughter of the late Stella (Grabowski) and Joseph Namiotkiewicz (Dunn). Esther held numerous jobs throughout her life, but none were as important as being a homemaker, volunteering, and raising her loving family. Esther had many talents, including being a seamstress, florist, and Tai Chi Instructor. In her free time, Esther enjoyed golfing, gardening, vacationing in Hilton Head, SC, with her husband, and spending time with her entire family. She loved caring for her many beautiful orchids and her fish tank, especially Fisheila. In addition to her husband, parents, 2 brothers, Eddie and Frankie, and 2 sisters, Marty and Franny, Esther was predeceased by her grandson, Anthony Collins Jr., granddaughter, Ashley Craig, and great-granddaughter Leti Bledsoe

.Esther is survived by her son, Timothy "Tim" (Pamela) D'Antonio, daughter, Annette D'Antonio, and children, Mary, Jackie, Matt, and David Schabach; her grandchildren, Heather D'Antonio, Mark (Rachael) Bledsoe Jr., and Tiffany D'Antonio; eleven great-grandchildren; her sisters, Mary Ann Menghi and Florence (Jimmy) Lawler; and numerous nieces, nephews, and close family friends whom she loved unconditionally.

A visitation for Esther will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the Mealey Funeral Home, 2509 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808, where friends and family may visit from 5-7 pm, with funeral services at 7 pm. Burial will be held privately, at a later date, joining Thomas at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Esther's name to the Wounded Warrior Project and/or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital