Maria Teresa Esposito's Obituary
Maria Teresa Esposito of Lewes, DE, age 67, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 9, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on December 17, 1954, in Baltimore, MD; daughter of the late Rocco and Rose (Perrera) Esposito. She is survived by her son, Michael and his wife, Jamie; grandchildren Jonathon, Dominic, Isabella, Liam, and Luke; her sister Diane, and her husband, Paul and preceded in death by her brother Rocco Esposito, Jr. She is survived by her nephews, Christopher, Rocco III, his wife Michele, along with her great-nephew, Rocco IV, her longtime companion, William and her best friend, Debbie.
Maria graduated from Merganthaler High School in 1972 where she studied Cosmetology. She loved being a hair stylist and enjoyed meeting new people. Maria was a “firecracker” who loved life. She was happy and spunky and left a lasting impression on everyone she met. She was selfless and had a kind and giving heart and was always willing to help others. She loved and adored her family, who were her sole focus, and she worried over and took care of them until the end. She loved the beach, her dog Thunder, gardening, cooking, and taking trips to Cape May.
The family would like to thank Delaware Hospice for their outstanding care of Maria in the short time she was there.
A celebration of Maria’s life will be private for immediate family and close friends.
She will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts.
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