Lena Mae Damiano
April 27, 1937 - April 25, 2025
Lena Mae Damiano, age 87, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully, on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Born in Wilmington, DE on April 27, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Florence M. (Petrucci) Drummond. Lena was a graduate of Wilmington High School. She worked at Continental Can Co. as well as Chase Bank.
Lena was a lifetime member of the Minquadale Fire Company’s Ladies Auxiliary, where she enjoyed working with her lifelong friends. She was a diehard Philadelphia Phillies fan, which she inherited from her mother and could often be found cheering on her beloved team. She enjoyed playing board games such as Scrabble and card games with family and friends. Lena always looked forward to having her friends over to create ceramics. Most of all, Lena loved spending time with her grandchildren. Taking them to places such as the movies, Kahuna Ville, Cow Town, fishing and crabbing. She really enjoyed having squirt gun fights with her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents Elmer and Florence, Lena was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph A. Damiano Sr.; son, James Anthony Damiano; and many aunts and uncles. She is survived by her children, Robert “Dom” Damiano (Kay) of Middletown, DE and Joseph A. Damiano Jr (Debbie) of Lakeville, MN; grandchildren, Dustin (Elise), Kyle (Caitlin), Sarah (Zach), Kayla (Cody); great-grandchildren, Brynlee and Hunter; siblings, Elizabeth Ann Pierce and Rickie Drummond.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:30 am until 12 pm on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 12 pm. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
A special thank you to Hospice, Newark Manor Nursing Home and Serenity Gardens Assisted Living.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lena’s memory to the Minquadale Fire Company, Ladies Auxiliary, P.O. Box 647, New Castle, DE 19720.
Judy Gibbons
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Lena Mae was one of a kind. The sweetest, kindest, most loving, woman we had the pleasure to know. She always made you feel like you were the special one. She will be in our hearts forever. Rest in peace sweet Lena (a bushel, and a peck and a hug around the neck. Love you so much. Judy & Bob Gibbons and Family
Judy Gibbons
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Lena Mae was one of a kind. The sweetest, kindest, most loving, woman we had the pleasure to know. She always made you feel like you were the special one. She will be in our hearts forever. Rest in peace sweet Lena (a bushel, and a peck and a hug around the neck. Love you so much. Judy & Bob Gibbons and Family
Levette J Williams
Lena was a beautiful lady and friend. I worked with her at Chase and spent many years making memories, and ceramic items for holidays. I will miss you so much my good and awesome friend.
Margie and Wayne Cervantes
Rest in Peace my dear cousin Lena Mae with your beloved Joe and your dear son Tony.
Michelle Fournier
I am so very sorry to hear that Lena passed away. I have great memories of her when we worked together at Chase. Sending prayers and hugs to Lena’s family. Rest In Peace Lena.
Janet Houck
My deepest condolences to your family and friends. My favorite memories of Lenamae are when my mom, Carol, Janie, and I would do ceramics at Lenamae’s. She taught us a lot between all the laughter and silliness we shared. I miss those days.
Houck Larry
R.I.P.
Go phillies.
David Cannon
Sorry to of the loss of your mother Dom, my wife and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Beth Coker
Please know that we are all praying for you all and take great comfort in knowing Lena is at peace. Much love to you all! Jeane, Beverly, Jimmy & Beth ❤️
Lena Goodman
To the Damiano family,
On behalf of Heather Bressi and the prior staff of Serenity Gardens Assisted Living Facility, we extend our deepest condolences on the passing of Lena Mae Damiano.
Ms Lena as we often called her was an extraordinary presence in our lives her kindness, strength and warmth touched not only those who cared for her, but also everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Ms. Lena’s memory will always hold a special place in the heart of Serenity Gardens, a reminder of the joy and resilience she shared with the staff. Please know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Heather Bressi prior owner and staff of Serenity Gardens assisted living facility.
Jeane
So enjoyed time spent. Prayers of comfort for the cousins and their families. ♥️
Rob Meadow
May you rest in peace, sweetie. My memories with you are great and memorable. Going to the Phillies games. Hanging out with you and Joe and all the pool parties you would have .you guys were wonderful neighbors and you were always so wonderful to my daughter Rachell, and you taught her ceramics. Thanks for the memories. We love you the Meadow family.
Linda (Petrucci) Bosco
I remember so many fun times at your home and will hold onto those memories ❤️ I will keep you and your family in my prayers, cousin 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Curt & Betty Burnett
Dom & family We just wanted to say how sorry we are that you lost your mom. My parents knew your parents much better than we did being from Minquadale but we’ve heard and read how special your mom was. God bless you and your family.
Barbara Cooper
To The Domino family.
I am so sorry I couldn’t be at the service yesterday. I heard how beautiful it was. I’m keeping you all in my prayers.