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Loreta Pasquine-Poppiti

Loreta Pasquine-Poppiti, 100, of Woodbrook, passed away on September 25, 2023, at Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, DE. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary Amalfitano.

Loreta grew up in Wilmington, Delaware. She graduated from Wilmington High School in 1941. After high school she began working for Diamond State Telephone Company. She worked for various telephone companies in Williamsburg, Virginia, Boston, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C. and retired from AT & T in Wilmington in 1990 after 35 years of service in telecommunications. She was an Honorary Life Member of the Communication Workers of America.

Loreta was a devoted wife, sister, and mother, and married the late Paul Pasquine in 1945 in Wilmington. They were happily married for 39 years.  After being widowed for 11 years, she married the late Michael Poppiti in 1996 in Wilmington. Loreta was a member of Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Loreta was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Amalfitano, her sisters, Ann Moore and Frances Donofrio, and her brother, Anthony Amalfitano.

Loreta is survived by her daughters, Loreta, Linda, and Teresa, grandchildren Robert, William, Alison, Lindsay, Virginia, and Julia, and 6 great-grandchildren.

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Funeral Services

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30am on Saturday October 7, 2023 at Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 7 Sharpley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 where friends and family may visit from 9:30-10:30am. Entombment will follow Mass at Cathedral Cemetery in Wilmington, Delaware.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Saint Mary Magdalen Church on 7 Sharpley Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19803.

Condolences

    Elvira Caruso writes,
    Our deepest sympathy to the family. Mrs. Pasquini-Poppiti will be missed by so many. She was a wonderful person. She and Mr. Pasquini were like another mom and dad to me. So many memories. Miss them so much. Elvira (Elva) & Dominic Caruso
    09/26/2023 07:05 pm
    Christina Olivere Wetterau writes,
    Loretta was a member of our family. Her presence, cooking, care for my dad were the best anyone could ask for. We’re thankful for having her in our lives.
    09/26/2023 10:09 pm
    James Giliberto writes,
    I’m truly saddened to learn about the passing of Loreta, who I knew as Mrs.Pasquine. I can remember her setting up the Unital dinners, which I’ll look forward to when she was cooking. She was a great friend of my parents and my wife and I virtually blessed by their presence at our wedding. I I pray that God will give peace and comfort to her friends and family at this time of grief. James and Gaylynne Giliberto
    09/30/2023 04:18 pm
    Al Moore writes,
    Many great things can be said about Aunt Laura. Here's a few that are outstanding: Taking great care of Aunt Frances and Uncle Tony and being my mother's best friend. -Al Moore
    10/04/2023 04:17 pm
    Gina Amalfitano writes,
    I remember visiting with my father's (favorite) "cousin Laura" and family years ago. These were occasions filled with love, good cheer and great food. To my cousin, Loreta(Pasquine) Ulmer, I send my condolences and love. I am glad that you had a the blessing of good long time with your wonderful mother.
    10/05/2023 03:30 pm
    Paul Gamache and Anne Skaine-Gamache writes,
    Our condolences to the Pasquine family and friends. May your memories of such a wonderful lady give you peace and comfort.
    10/07/2023 04:41 pm
    Carol Moore writes,
    Rest well Aunt Laura. We were Blessed to have you in our life. Carol Moore
    10/08/2023 06:05 pm
    Elaine F Archangelo writes,
    Loretta, Linda, & Teresa, I just read your mom's obituary. She was a very beautiful lady, inside & out. My mom loved her dearly. I have good memories of visits long ago with all of you. I am sorry for your loss. Elaine
    10/08/2023 06:27 pm

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