Francis G. Matarese Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 4, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Francis G. Matarese of Wilmington, Delaware. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Matarese and Marguerite Matarese (McLaughlin); and his siblings, George, James Matarese, Rosemary Dougherty, Kathleen Hayes, Janet DeGregory and Theresa Longobardi.
He is survived by: his children, Frankie Matarese (Ellie), Tracey Damiani (Jimmy) and Deana Gravenor (Tommy); his grandchildren, Mikey (Julia), Vinnie (Becca), Hannah, Vickie (Sean), Gage and Ava; his great grandchild Elliott; his fiancée Anne Wheeler; and his brother Joseph Matarese. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, February 12th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Doherty Funeral Home - Pike Creek (3200 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, February 12th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Frank may be made to Humane Animal Partners, 455 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark, DE 19713 (http://www.humaneanimalpartners.org).
