Jessie R. Talmo

Jessie R. Talmo of Wilmington, Delaware passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024. Born on August 15, 1930, in Wyoming, Delaware, Jessie was the third child of Orpha Rash (Shiles) and Brook Rash. She was preceded in death by her parents and five siblings: George Rash (Margarite, deceased.), William (Shirley), Harry (Maxine), John (Dee, deceased), and Mary Knight (Bruce); and her husband, Victor Talmo. She is survived by her three sons: Michael (Cheryl) of Newark, Delaware, Ronald (Ava) of Santa Ana, California, and Daniel (Paula White) of Madison, Wisconsin; and her three grandchildren: Ellery Talmo, Sarah Talmo, and Matthew Talmo. In her early teens, her family moved to Wilmington, Delaware. Jessie married Victor Talmo in 1948 and had three sons, raising the family in Newport, Delaware. After her sons were in college, Jessie and Victor moved to Newport Beach, California where Jessie lived for 32 years. After 40 years of marriage, Jessie and Victor divorced, but remained close. Jessie worked as an accountant for many companies over a long career and retired as manager of an apartment complex in San Juan Capistrano, California in her mid-seventies. She then returned to Wilmington, Delaware to be closer to her family. Jessie led a full and active life. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She loved to cook, read mysteries, and travel the world. She was a bowler and avid golfer and loved to play bridge and pinochle. She was a collector of antique teapots and over the years collected close to 100 teapots from around the world. She was a sweet and kind soul and will be deeply missed. A visitation will be held Monday, June 10, 2024, from 9:30-10:30 AM at Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Rd., Newark, DE 19702 followed by a celebration of Jessie’s life at 10:30 AM. A luncheon will take place at 11:30 AM at the VFW next door to the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests donations to the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association at https://www.alz.org/delval/donate. For directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.stranofeeley.com.

Jessie R. Talmo

August 15, 1930 - May 21, 2024

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