May 31, 2019

Ronald G. Pucci, 76, of Kennett Square, died May 29, after a lengthy battle with COPD. He was born Sept. 22, 1942, in Wellsville, Ohio, the son of Renaldo and Irene Gerace Pucci.

He attended St. Lawrence Elementary School, Upper Darby and St. Dorothy’s Elementary School, Drexel Hill, graduated from St. Joseph’s Prep, Philadelphia, and Villanova University School of Engineering with a degree in mechanical engineering. He began his career working in engineering sales, later was employed by the former ICI Americas, became an independent engineering consultant, and was also involved in environmental clean-up projects.

Ron liked many sports and had been an avid hunter before his illness. He enjoyed his many friends and was always available to lend a helping hand. He was truly amazing – with his broad knowledge, he could fix just about anything.  We will miss his fun-loving nature and steadfast support.

Ron enjoyed memberships in the Sons of Italy, the Italian American Club, the Safari Club International, and the NRA (benefactor status).

Survivors include his loving wife, Irene Lovisa; sister, Victoria Kressler (Carey); daughters, Renee Solomon (Charles) and Janine Jackson (Lee); nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Special thanks to his dearest friends Bob Holdsworth and Joe Ciampaglia who were always there to help him through the difficult times.

He was predeceased by his son, Ronald Pucci.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5, at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, 160 Ridge Road, Chadds Ford. His funeral mass will follow at 11. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the American Lung Association (COPD Research), 527 Plymouth Road, Suite 415, Plymouth Meeting, PA  19462.

To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com

Arrangements by the Kuzo Funeral Home, Kennett Square.

Richard Michael Maloney, 77, of Garnet Valley, died peacefully on May 28, in the arms of his beloved wife after battling Parkinson’s Disease for more than 20 years. A devoted and loving husband, Rich always said, “His wife was his joy.”

Born in Bethlehem, he and his wife have lived in Garnet Valley since 1990, previously living in Wilmington. Richard served in the Special Services Division of the U. S. Army. He earned a bachelor’s degree from West Chester State College and a master’s degree in education from the University of Pittsburgh. He taught health and physical education and coached soccer and tennis at Hanby and Springer Junior High Schools in Delaware retiring in 1994. In addition, he was an entrepreneur, had an ice cream business and rental properties.

Devoted to his faith, he belonged to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for the past 49 years and participated in numerous community outreach programs. He will long be remembered as a regular on the local tennis scene, a Middle States ranked player, a finalist in the Delaware Over 35 Tournament and member of the Wilmington Racquet Club, where he served on the Board of Directors. He was an avid St. Joseph’s University basketball fan, loved music, dancing, antiquing and outdoor activities of all kinds including biking, hiking and tennis; and traveled extensively with his wife throughout North America and Europe.

He is preceded in death by his father, Francis Maloney; mother, Frances (Orefice) Maloney Rowland; stepfather Stewart Gary Rowland and two brothers, Patrick & Frank Maloney. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary E. (Landis) Maloney; a brother, George Rowland (Veronica Gustin), sisters-in-law, Jane Maloney & Lynda Maloney; nieces and nephews, Patrick Maloney (Courtney), Jennifer Irons (Rob), Megan Maloney, Frank Maloney(Sasha), Michael Maloney, and cousins, Peggy Burnett (Charles), Liz Hampton, Gretel Smith (Tom) and Charlene Wederbrand (Eric).

Visitation will be held on Monday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 4701 Weldin Road in Wilmington, followed by a funeral mass at 11. Interment, Saint Cecilia Cemetery, Coatesville Twp., PA followed by a luncheon.  Donations in his memory may be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (www.michaeljfox.org). Online condolences may be made by visiting www.paganofuneralhome.com

Anthony “Tony” Carbone, 89, of Garnet Valley, died peacefully at home with his wife by his side on May 28. Born in Belleville, N.J., Tony has resided for the past 19 years in Garnet Valley, previously residing in Media and Wilmington.

As an operations manager, he worked for ADEC & ESCO in Aston, for more than 40 years, retiring in 2000. Tony enjoyed spending time at his shore house in Ocean City, NJ. He also held his pilot’s license for small planes. His hobbies included making and flying remote-controlled model planes, gardening, cooking, woodworking and home improvements. A veteran of the Air Force, he was a member of the American Legion, Post 951 in Ogden.

He is preceded in death by parents, Raffale “Ralph” and Angelina Gentile Carbone, one son, Daniel Carbone and a brother, Ralph Carbone. Tony is survived by his wife of 39 years, Rose H. McLaren Carbone, four children; Lynda Danovitz, Russell Carbone, Karen Leach and Christopher (Charlotte Watts) Carbone, sister, Violet Carbone, brother in law Nelson (Joyce) McLaren, four grandchildren, Gabriella, Diana, Jake and Dylan and three great-grandchildren, Violet, Samuel and Grant, numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 10, 11 a.m. at Concord Liberty Presbyterian Church, 256 Bethel Road, Glen Mills. Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to either:  St. Jude Children’s Hospital (www.stjude.org) or Concord Liberty Presbyterian Church, 256 Bethel Road, Glen Mills.

Joseph Andrew Iavarone, 44, of Garnet Valley, died tragically on May 27.

Born in Upland, he was a lifelong resident of Garnet Valley. Joe graduated from Garnet Valley High School, class of 1992 where he was active in sports and played high school football. He later received his bachelor’s degree from Wesley College in Dover, Del. and his master’s degree in education. Joe continued his career in education, teaching at the Garnet Valley Middle School in both health and physical education. He was the defensive line coach for the Garnet Valley varsity football team and also coached freshman football.

Joe had a passion for summers in Sea Isle City, N.J. however his children were his focus where he was active with their sporting events.

Joe is preceded in death by his mother, Helene Cochrane Iavarone. He is survived by two children, Massimo Iavarone (12) and Viviana Iavarone (10), father and stepmother, Andrew and Doris Iavarone, sister, Lori Iavarone, niece, Grace Iavarone, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and extended family.

A visitation will be held on June 5, Wednesday, 4-7 p.m. at the Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Rd., Garnet Valley, followed by a memorial service at 7. Interment will remain private. Donations in Joe’s memory may be made by donating to his GoFundMe page, (www.gofundme.com/in-loving-memory-of-joe-iavarone).
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.paganofuneralhome.com