Michael A. Marro Sr., age 72, of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, formerly of Mantua, New Jersey and South Philadelphia, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 from complications from COVID
Mike graduated from South Philadelphia High School in 1966. He worked for the Post Office for 40 years before retiring in 2003 as manager of maintenance for Southeastern Pennsylvania. Mike was an active member of St. Jude the Apostle in Lewes, Delaware, where he served as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 13348. Mike was also a volunteer at Beebe Cardiac Rehab. Mike enjoyed his dart leagues at the American Legion, bowling, the casino, and cards. But what he enjoyed the most was being a Pop-Pop.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Josephine Marro; his brother, Nicholas Jr; his sister, Betty; and his brother-in-law, Bill Williamson.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Connie Nichols Marro; his children, Michael A. Marro, Jr. (Dana); Krista Marro and David Marro (Kelli); his grandchildren, Vincent, Daniel, Adelyn and Jacob.
He is also survived by his in-laws: Susan Marro, Ron & Harriette Nichols, Dennis & Peggy Nichols, Joyce Williamson, Jeff & Debby Nichols and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Monday, February 15 at St. MATTHEW'S CHURCH, 901 E Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804 where visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:45. Visitation will also be held from 3 to 5 pm on Sunday, February 14 at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212 E. Justis St. Newport, DE 19804. Burial will be at All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mike's memory can be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
To view Mr. Marro's funeral service visit: https://youtu.be/1oc5iQZZIHw
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Mike graduated from South Philadelphia High School in 1966. He worked for the Post Office for 40 years before retiring in 2003 as manager of maintenance for Southeastern Pennsylvania. Mike was an active member of St. Jude the Apostle in Lewes, Delaware, where he served as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 13348. Mike was also a volunteer at Beebe Cardiac Rehab. Mike enjoyed his dart leagues at the American Legion, bowling, the casino, and cards. But what he enjoyed the most was being a Pop-Pop.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Josephine Marro; his brother, Nicholas Jr; his sister, Betty; and his brother-in-law, Bill Williamson.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Connie Nichols Marro; his children, Michael A. Marro, Jr. (Dana); Krista Marro and David Marro (Kelli); his grandchildren, Vincent, Daniel, Adelyn and Jacob.
He is also survived by his in-laws: Susan Marro, Ron & Harriette Nichols, Dennis & Peggy Nichols, Joyce Williamson, Jeff & Debby Nichols and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Monday, February 15 at St. MATTHEW'S CHURCH, 901 E Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804 where visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:45. Visitation will also be held from 3 to 5 pm on Sunday, February 14 at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212 E. Justis St. Newport, DE 19804. Burial will be at All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mike's memory can be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
To view Mr. Marro's funeral service visit: https://youtu.be/1oc5iQZZIHw
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