Raphel Anthony Acquaviva's Obituary
Raphel “Ralph” Anthony Acquaviva, 100, of Millsboro, DE died on January 20, 2026. He was born on February 19, 1925, in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Augustine Acquaviva and Catherina (Filogona) Acquaviva.
He is survived by his loving wife of 78 years, Giacomina “Jenny” Amelia (Zuccaro) Acquaviva; three sons, nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; a brother and a sister.
A committal service will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 11:00 am in the chapel of the Delaware Memorial Veteran’s Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE 19966.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Acquaviva to https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org or Tunnel to Towers Foundation https://www.t2t.org
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