Joseph Henry Del Nero, 85, died Monday, Feb. 14. He was born on July 7, 1936, in Wilmington. He was predeceased by his parents Rocco M. Del Nero and Thursa A. (Yates) Del Nero of Avondale.
Joseph attended Avon Grove High school, the Army Language School in Monterey, Calif., and the University of Delaware. He served in the Army as an interpreter in Turkey.
His entire career was in the chemical industry beginning with Hercules and retiring from Lyondel Bassell. He was a past member of the American Chemical Society and the Delaware Mineralogic Society. Joseph traveled widely, internationally.
An avid geologist, he loved rock hunting and collecting. He also loved being engaged with nature – gardening, surf fishing, or sitting on a sunny beach. He was an avid reader of many types of material.
Joseph is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Josephine Cordivano Del Nero (Josie), and his children, Christopher J, and Gregory M. (Romana), as well as his beloved granddaughter, Sophia. He is also survived by his brother, Michael R. of Florida, and his sisters, Dolores I. Rowe of Pennsylvania, and Terri E. March (Paul) of North Carolina.
Burial will be private. Because of COVID, the funeral mass will be held as follows: We invite you to celebrate Joseph’s life on Saturday, March 26, at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Church, 212 Meredith Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Catholic Charities of Chester County, 125 N. Darlington St., West Chester, PA 19380 or to the National Wildlife Federation, PO Box 1583, Merrifield, VA 22116-1583.
Arrangements by the Kuzo Funeral Home, Kennett Square, PA; online condolences may be made by visiting www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.
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