Anthony Ralph Cerulli's Obituary
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Anthony R. Cerulli, age 65 of Lewes, DE, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He was born on June 11, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Ralph and Mary Rose Fasolo Cerulli .
Mr. Cerulli loved his family deeply, and he was uniquely unselfish: he worked tirelessly, gave constantly, and never took anything for himself. He was completely devoted to his wife, children, and grandchildren and beloved by them in return. He will always be remembered for his affectionate and playful nature. His passion was for sports, especially baseball, and he was a talented athlete when he was young. His fervor for Philadelphia sports was unparalleled, and he could always be found watching or listening to a Phillies or Eagles game. He also enjoyed going to the beach, spending time in his garden, and playing with his grandchildren.
Mr. Cerulli was a graduate of Marple Newton High School in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, Class of 1971, where he played varsity baseball, football, and ice hockey. Four years later, he graduated from Florida International University in 1975 with his Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management. He spent his career working as a Food Service Director; first at the University of Delaware and later at Salisbury University.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Cerulli was preceded in death by his sister Carol Cerulli Cooper in 2017. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Marianna Hoffman Cerulli; his son, David Anthony Cerulli; his daughters: Heather Cerulli Williams and her husband Jason Williams and Amy Kathleen Graham and her husband Eric Graham; his three grandchildren: Benjamin, Jacob, and Isabelle Graham; and his sisters: Anna Foley and Theresa Wuetig.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, where friends may visit beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will be private.
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