Mary C. Van Meyers' Obituary
Mary Van Meyers (Nena), age 90, of Dagsboro, DE, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2022. She was born on November 17, 1932, in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of Angelo and Clara Cordal.
Mary worked at John Welsh School in Philadelphia for many years using her bilingual skills to work in a variety of positions. She loved dancing to many different genres of music. Her favorite song was Spanish Eyes by Al Martino. In addition, Mary loved spending time with all her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her daughter Gail; her husband Carl; her grandchild Anthony (Chad), and her brother-in-law, Sonny Coccerino. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Palese (Andy); son, Joseph Rocco (Maryann); brother, Angelo Cordal (Bedda); sister, Vera Coccerino; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 11:00 AM at St. Ann Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE, where friends may call beginning at 10:00AM.
Burial will be private.
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