Mario W. Buonopane, retired security officer

Mario W. Buonopane, 76, of Milton, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at his home, surrounded by family.  He was born Sept. 20, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pa., son of the late William and Helen (Hawkins) Buonopane.

Mr. Buonopane was a proud veteran, having honorably served in the U.S. Army.  He built a career as a security officer, working for both Allen Foods and Beebe Healthcare.  Mr. Buonopane's interest were many and varied.  He enjoyed reading and was an avid fan of Sci-Fi movies.  Above all, he cherished time spent with those he held most dear, especially his adored grandchildren.  Mr. Buonopane was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.  He was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Buonopane was preceded in death by his son, Marco Demitri Buonopane; and his brother, William "Woody" Buonopane.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Diane R. Buonopane; his son, Mario "Bonz" Buonopane (Tham Le);  his daughters: Melissa White (Ryan), Marlena Costango (Nicholas) and Diane M. Buonopane (Morgan Morsillo); his goddaughter, Sara Hudson;  his grandchildren: Amore Buonopane, Rocco Buonopane, Vito Buonopane, Isabella Wade, Gabriella Wade, Nico Costango, Marco Costango, Anastasia White, Cora White, Owen White, Mikael Royer and Draco Morsillo; his brothers: Anthony Buonopane, Peter DeLucca and Charles Buonopane; his sister Joann Buonopane Hamaker;  and his many nieces and nephews.

Services will be private.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.

Please visit Mr. Buonopane's Life Memorial Webpage and sign his online guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.