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Marianne Volpe Obituary
Born on January 15, 1950 in Hazleton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul Haraida and Anna Cecilia Mingo of McAdoo, PA. Marianne graduated from Hazleton High School, class of 1967 and Empire Beauty School in 1969. Marianne met the love of her life, Al, at his Aunt Helen's house in 1970, they married and moved to Delaware in 1971. She worked at MBNA for a short time and continued to cut hair occasionally, but truly loved raising her children.
Marianne enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, growing plants, bird watching, and reading. Her passion was crocheting. Marianne and her mother-in-law, Julia Volpe, founded the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Crochet Group 28 years ago. They continue to meet weekly crocheting afghans, hats, scarves, baby hats, etc. for veterans, the Helen Graham Center, hospitals, St. Vincent de Paul society and various charitable organizations.
Marianne is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Albert J. Volpe; her 3 children, Albert Volpe (Dawn), Christine Reeder (Brian), and Anthony Volpe (Melissa); 9 grandchildren, Dominick and Sean Volpe, Patrick (Rosalyn Dudlek), Paige and Piper Reeder, Alex and Ryan Volpe, and Isabella and Elena Garber; and brothers, Michael Haraida (Michelle) and Joseph Haraida (Lisa).
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Friday, June 20, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 345 Bear Christiana Road, Bear, DE 19701, where a funeral Mass will be offered at 11 am. Inurnment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Marianne Volpe to: SEAS Crochet Group, 345 Bear Christiana Road, Bear, DE 19701.
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