John Tanzilli Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Tanzilli of Wilmington, Delaware, born in Brooklyn, New York, who passed away on March 14, 2024 at the age of 92. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Tanzilli to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Florence Tanzilli (San Lorenzo) and Anthony Tanzilli; and his sister-in-law Loretta Tanzilli. He is survived by: his wife Lois Tanzilli; his children, John Thomas (Elizabeth "Beth" Tanzilli), William Joseph (Melissa "Missy" Tanzilli), Thomas Anthony Tanzilli (Karen Sparco) and Stephanie Ann (Michael Anthony Farmer); his grandchildren, Nicholas, Alex, Will, Timothy, Shannon, Tiara, Brion, Danny, Tony, Johnny and Heather; his great grandchildren, Jack, Bria, Jax, Gia, Anthony, Heath, Trish and Wyatt; his great great grandchildren, Owen, Liam, Mac, Saylor, Waverly and Waylon; his brother Richard Tanzilli; and his former wife Rose Eastburn.
In lieu of flowers, donations in John's name can be made to the Food Bank of Delaware, 222 Lake Drive, Newark, DE 19702 or Human Animal Partners, 455 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark, DE 19713.
