Lucille DeRanieri

February 5, 1928 - July 12, 2019

Lucille J. (DiRini) DeRanieri, age 91 of Milton, DE, passed away on Friday July 12, 2019 at her home. She was born on February 5, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Thomas and Antoinette (Gazzo) DiRini. Lucille graduated from the Brooklyn High School of Women's Garment Trades, then began a career in advertising in New York City. She loved spending time with her friends, traveling the world, visiting family across the country, and dining out. Some of her favorite past times were watching QVC and HSN, as well as shopping at the local store when it was in Rehoboth Beach. Above all, Lucille cherished time with those she held dear. She was a loving and devoted mother, aunt, great-aunt, and friend who was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Lucille is survived by her son, Joe DeRanieri and his husband Jim Plutte; and her many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and friends. A Chapel Committal will be held on Monday, July 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear Delaware. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Beebe Healthcare Foundation, Physical Rehabilitation Services Department, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958. Please sign the online guestbook located on this site. FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE DELIVER ANY ARRANGEMENTS DIRECTLY TO THE FAMILY.