Louis Richard “Lou” Fiorelli
June 10, 1952 - January 14, 2026
Louis Richard “Lou” Fiorelli, age 73, of Newark, DE, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Born in Wilmington, DE, on June 10, 1952, he was a son of the late Anthony Joseph and Margaret Theresa (Sarro) Fiorelli. Lou made his career as an instrument technician at Delmarva Power for 37 years until his retirement in 2010. He continued working part time as a consultant until 2024.
Lou enjoyed building entries for the DAP Soap Box Pushmobile Derby for his kids and grandkids. He loved spending his free time on the water, fishing, crabbing, and boating on the Indian River.
In addition to his parents, Lou was preceded in death by his brother, William Fiorelli. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Margaret “Peggy” (Cael) Fiorelli; children, Patricia M. Fiorelli, Christina M. Fiorelli, Joseph M. Fiorelli (Meghan), and Richard M. Fiorelli; and grandchildren, Keely, Frankie, Tony, Dante, and Braydon.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 pm until 8 pm on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 am on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Holy Angels Parish, 82 Possum Park Road, Newark, DE. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lou’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online by clicking here; or to Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary, please make checks payable and mail to: Forgotten Friend, Inc., P.O. Box 171, Elm, PA 17521
Terry Amos
To the Fiorelli Family,
Sorry for your loss. I worked with Lou at Edgemoor.He was a great guy and very good at his job. He will be missed. Rest in peace, Lou.
Terry Amos
Anthos
We are so sorry for your loss! Thoughts & Prayers!
Love, The Anthos Family
Barbara Hugg
Dear Peg and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
I remember the time you both came to visit with me and am so grateful to have those memories.
Please tell all the Cael family that I am sorry for their loss.
God Bless All,
Barb Hugg
Ian R.
My condolences for your family’s loss.
I started working with Lou 6 years ago at the power plant, he was one of my mentors. He was one of the sweetest, intelligent, and hardworking people I’ve met. We will all miss him.
Rest in peace, friend.
Ian Rodriguez
Henry Manelski
Condolences to the Fiorelli family for the passing of husband , father & Pop Pop . RIP LOUIE
Maria Edwards
Condolences to Peggy and her entire family. Lou was a great man and will be truly missed. You are loved by many.
Maria
Annette Maull
Peggy and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences. Lou was one of the sweetest guys I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Full of knowledge and a calming demeanor. My heart goes out to you and I hope you feel surrounded by care and support and that memories guide you through the days ahead.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Annette
Becky
I am so sorry to learn of Lou’s passing. My prayers are with you, your children, grandchildren, and family. I always think of Lou fondly and our years watching the Flyers. He is one of the kindness, sweetest people and I remember his little grin. The loss of Lou is Heaven’s gain.
Scott Smith
To the Fiorelli Family,
Very sorry for your loss, I also worked with Lou at Edgemoor in the Instrument Dept, he was a great guy and very knowledgeable, he taught me many things during my time there, he will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Scott Smith