Eugene J. Chiappetta's Obituary
Eugene J. Chiappetta, 73, of Lewes, DE, formerly of Aston, PA, passed away August 1, 2007 at Harbor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. He was born December 31, 1933 in Marcus Hook, PA, son of the late Joseph and Antoinette (Schiavone) Chiappetta.
Mr. Chiappetta worked as a barber from the age of 21. He owned and operated Eugene's Mens Hair Style in Aston, PA for many years retiring in 1998. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Chiappetta, and four brothers Anthony Chiappetta, Rudolph Chiappetta, and his half brother, Carl Pezzino. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joanne (Knox) Chiappetta; his daughter, Joanne Chiappetta of Lewes; two sons, Michael Chiappetta of Lewes, and Stephan Chiappetta of Aston; 11 grandchidlren; two great-grandchildren; his sister Rose Marie Pierce of Aston, PA; his half-brother, Cornell Pezzino; and half-sister, Marianne Byrd.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, August 6, 11 AM at St. Edmond's Catholic Church, King Charles & Laurel Streets, Rehoboth Beach, DE. Friends may call at the Church beginning at 10 AM. Burial with military honors will follow at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimers Association, 2306 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805.
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