John DePaoli Sr., 92, of Kennett Square, died peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was the devoted husband of Lydia (Cavalli) DePaoli whom he shared 65 years of marriage. He was the son of the late Giuseppe and Margherita (Tavan) DePaoli.
After being born in Philadelphia on Sept. 8, 1929, John's parents moved back to Italy where he spent most of his childhood. When he was 17, he returned to the United States, and worked as a tile setter. He later opened a pizza shop in Kennett Square with his brother Raymond named John & Rays. Eventually, John started and operated his mushroom business with his brother Lino working hard for many years until his retirement at the age of 70. In his free time, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, skiing, going to his mountain cabin, painting, and was an active member of the Italian American Club in Kennett Square where he made many lifelong friends. He was loved by all and was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather to his family.
Surviving in addition to his wife Lydia are his two children, Lisa Johnson (Wally) and John DePaoli, Jr. (Andrea) and, grandchildren, Matthew and Shelby Johnson and Amanda Yheaulon and one great-grandson named Axel Yheaulon.
John's family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and doctors at Chester County Hospital.
All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the American Heart Association at heart.org. Please visit John’s online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com
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