Mary M. Maida Obituary
We bid farewell to Mary M. Maida (Wilmington, Delaware), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 16, 2025 at the age of 88. Mary touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James A. Maida and Clara C. Maida (Degli Obizzi); her siblings, Dominic J. Maida, Sr., Ann Marusa (Maida) and Clara Kopecki (Maida); and her siblings-in-law, Jeanine Maida (Zimny), Zenon Marusa and Dr. Robert Kopecki.
She is survived by: her children, Mary Louise Cannatelli (Zdrojewski), Kathy Zdrojewski, Patricia Ann Allen (Zdrojewski), Eileen Carl (Robert Carl) and Joseph Robert Zdrojewski IV (Cindy); her former husband Joseph Robert Zdrojewski III; her grandchildren, Michelle Cannatelli, Roger Richardson, Domenick J., Lisa Cannatelli (Prost), Jonathan Edler, Brie Dellinger, Paul Allen, Jr., Theresa Allen, Heather (Grandstaff), Justin Williams, Joseph S. Zdrojewski and Cecil Zdrojewski; her great grandchildren, Domenique, Dante, Camryn, Easton, Avery, Ruby, Greyson, Rylie and Landon; her great great grandchild Autumn; and her friend Edie Sheridan. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages acts of kindness and generosity in Mary's memory, reflecting the love and compassion she shared with the word to the Food Bank of Delaware (222 Lake Dr, Newark, DE 19702) or Faithful Friends Animal Society (165 Airport Rd, New Castle, DE 19720).
