Dr. Della A Hudson Perfetti's Obituary
Dr. Della Ann "Dr. Del" Hudson Perfetti, age 73 of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019, at Beebe Healthcare, in Lewes. She was born on May 3, 1946 in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late Edward Ellwood and Dorothy E. (Phillips) Gross and step-daughter of the late Margaret Gross.
Del started a career as a flight attendent and worked for both Braniff and Eastern Airlines before transitioning into the field of psychology. She studied in New York, becoming a doctor of psychology and going on to help countless individuals in the mental health field. Del was an avid golfer, loved hiking, and really enjoyed anything outdoors. Above all, she cherished time spent with those she held most dear. Del was a loving and devoted wife, step-mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Del is survived by her beloved husband, John J. Perfetti of Rehoboth Beach, DE; her step-daughter, Angela Walker (Chuck) of Manchester, PA; her granddaughters: Gina and Brianna of Manchester, PA; her sister, Mildred King (Dean) of Dover, PA; her many nieces and nephews; and her very special friends: Nancy Boeckel of York Haven, PA and Rachel Gosnell of York, PA.
All services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Del's memory to the American Cancer Society: 92 Read's Way, Suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720.
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