Patricia Anne Cipollone, ‘We love you always’
Patricia Anne Cipollone, 64, of Millsboro passed away peacefully at home Sunday morning, Oct. 25, 2020, with her loving wife Joanne Marie Ketler and family at her side. She was born July 24, 1956, in Philadelphia, Pa., daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Morrison) Solley.
Pat worked for the University of Pennsylvania in the finance department until 2006. She relocated to Delaware and worked in the finance office for the City of Lewes until her passing. She was the co-owner of Murph's Beef & Ale Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach with her wife Joanne Ketler.
Pat was an amazing wife, strong and courageous till the end. A dedicated mother, she treasured her children, and especially loved her grandchildren and her role as Nana. A creative soul, Pat could decorate any space and make it look stunning. She was very simplistic and enjoyed her home, cooking, knitting, gardening, and her coloring books. Pat loved boating, traveling, and was especially fond of trips to the casino and hanging out with her best friends sipping on a "Good Martini".
In addition to her wife Joanne, Pat is survived by her children: Richard “Ricky” and Kelli Cipollone, Vincent “V” and Mia Cipollone, and Nicole “Nic” (Cipollone) and John McMahon; her four grandchildren: Richard Joseph “RJ”, Adalyn, Anna Rose and Johnathon; her two sisters: Margaret (Solley) Massella and Maureen (Solley) Bonnell; and her three brothers: Joseph (Betty) Solley, Peter Solley, and John J. (Cheri) Solley.
A Celebration of Pat’s Life will be held Friday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m., at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, where friends may visit beginning at 9 a.m. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing protocols must be observed, and masks must be worn by everyone participating in any aspect of the services.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Pat’s memory to the Fox Chase Cancer Center, Gynecological Research, 333 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111.
Please visit Pat’s Life Memorial Webpage and sign her online guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.
