Vincetta S. DeStefano

Vincetta S. DeStefano, age 95, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023. Known by all as Vinnie, she was born September 30, 1927 in Wilmington, DE a graduate of Brown Vocational High School, where she learned her trade as a beautician. She often talked about how much she loved going to school, learning, playing basketball and being with her friends. Vinnie loved family and friends. Growing up on Lincoln Street in Little Italy, St Anthony’s Parish she was very devout about her religion throughout her life. The Italian culture and family oriented upbringing would define her love of life and the importance of family. Vinnie’s joys were sitting around the kitchen table with friends and family, telling stories, laughing at being human, recalling times, and chatting with nieces, nephews and friends. Everyone knew of her reputation for making incredible Pizzelles that were always on her table and every event that family and friends would hold. Her fiery spirit kept her going all her life. She knew what she wanted and wasn’t afraid to let everyone know what that was! In her last months in Ohio she became the darling of all the staff and was known as Momma V, many tears were visible when she left us. Vinnie, the last of a great generation, was preceded in death by her parents, Giuseppe and Assunta Deramo; and her sisters and brothers: Patricia Scarpitti, Elda DiMatteo, Carman Deramo, Carmella Scalone, Lil Mancini and Frank Deramo. She will be dearly missed by her sons, Carlo and wife Debby DeStefano, and Vince DeStefano; her daughter, Theresa DeStefano; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 10-11:30 AM at Fairwinds Baptist Church, 801 Seymour Rd., Bear, DE 19701 followed by a service in celebration of Vinnie’s life at 11:30 AM. Burial will follow at Gracelawn Memorial Park. Following the burial, there will be a luncheon for family and out of town guests in the school cafeteria at Fairwinds. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Carlo DeStefano, 1133 S. DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720 to be placed in the account for the care of Vinnie’s disabled daughter. For directions or to send an online condolence visit www.stranofeeley.com

Vincetta S. DeStefano

September 30, 1927 - May 22, 2023

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