Loretta M. Steele's Obituary
Loretta M. Steele, age 83, of Milton, DE passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at her home. She was born on January 13, 1932 in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Fernad and Mary (Caruso) Mancuso.
Mrs. Steele was the Owner and Bookkeeper of the Lamp Post Seafood Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach, DE from 1982 to 2003.
Mrs. Steele was a very strong and compassionate woman who repeatedly overcame adversity in life and always retained a good spirit and optimism. She carried on her Italian family traditions as a first generation immigrant and passed them on to the next generation. She was an avid reader and exceptional cook who made delicious spaghetti and meatballs and coconut cake. Mrs. Steele was a lover of animals, especially cats. As a Matriarch of her family she was very supportive of her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Steele enjoyed attending their sporting activities, Cape football in the 1970's and in more recent years Cape field hockey, lacrosse and soccer.
She was a Mom to many, in particular the employees of the Lamp Post as well as her neighbors and friends. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed dearly by her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Steele was preceded in death by her son, John Steele in 1994. She is survived by her loving husband and a high school sweetheart of 62 years, Jack B. Steele of Milton, DE; two sons: Mark Steele and his wife Jessica of Washington, D.C. and Richard and his wife Jackie of Lewes, DE; a daughter, Sandra Coleman and her husband Bob of Milton, DE; three granddaughters: Xaviera Steele of Washington, D.C., Jillian Nathan and Jenna Steele both of Lewes, DE; three grandsons: Jack Coleman and Ryan Steele both of Milton, DE and Cayden Steele of Lewes, DE; and two great-grandsons: Dominic Salvi and Miles Nathan of Lewes, DE.
Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2015, at 7:30 PM, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958, where friends may visit beginning at 6:30 PM. Interment will be held on Friday, March 27, 2015 at 11:00 AM, at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, MD.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Steele's memory to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Please sign Mrs. Steele's guestbook located on this site.
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