Helen Cecilia Maraldo, 96, of Avondale, died Monday, July 9, at Seasons Hospice at Christiana Hospital. She was the wife of Ernest Maraldo who died in 2011, and with whom she shared 64 years of marriage.
Born in Wilmington, she was the daughter of the late Nazareno Antonini and the late Giovanina DeSantis Antonini.
She was an Insurance Broker for State Farm Insurance for over 30 years retiring in 2000.
Helen was an amazing woman. Incredibly talented, kind and compassionate, she had a zest for life. She was a fabulous cook, she loved gardening — her rose garden was her pride and joy — and her daughters, Pam and Donna, were the apple of her eye. She loved to dance and often people left the dance floor to watch while she and her husband, Ernest whirled around in a waltz or a polka. She was a very wise woman, so many people learned many life's lessons from her. One of her favorites: Never say "I can't. Because what you really mean is I won't. You can do and be anything you set your mind to." She loved her years at State Farm, and volunteering at the Kennett Senior Center, she loved to entertain and had a wide circle of friends.
One of 10 children, she is survived by her brother Rudy, her children, Pam and Donna and Donna's husband, Lou Scarborough.
You are invited to visit with her family and friends from11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, July 13, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square. Her Funeral service will follow at 1. Burial will be in St, Patrick’s Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square.
In memory of Helen, you can send flowers or the family welcomes contributions to the Brackenville Center, 100 Saint Claire Drive, Hockessin, DE 19707.
To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com
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