Patrick A. “Pat” Mancuso
June 12, 1942 - June 4, 2023
Patrick A. “Pat” Mancuso, age 80, of Middletown, DE, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023.
Born in New York, NY, on June 12, 1942, he was the son of the late Carlo and Lucy (Sorvillo) Mancuso. Pat proudly served in the Army National Guard. He worked as a self-employed painter and wallpaper installer for 40 years until his retirement. Pat was a dedicated member of St. Joseph Parish. Patrick worked with many committees at Spring Arbor, and volunteered at the Odessa Historical Foundation.
In addition to his parents, Pat was preceded in death by his sister, Lucille Riccio. Patrick was survived by nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 am on Friday, June 16, 2023, at St. Joseph Parish, 319 E. Main Street, Middletown, DE. Inurnment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pat’s memory to St. Joseph Parish, 371 E. Main Street, Middletown, DE 19709.
Nancy Reilly
Our deepest condolences to all that loved him. Thanks for the love and laughs through the years. Rest in peace Uncle Pat. You will forever be in our hearts. We love you.
Nancy, Michael, Kristin, and Jonathan Reilly
Pelham, NY
Anne sorenson
My sympathy to all the family in Patrick’s passing. May he rest in peace and he will be missed in our community
Deborah Buckson
On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers of the Historic Odessa Foundation please accept our deepest and most heartfelt condolences. Patrick was an admirable and dedicated model of support for the museum and its educational mission. He never missed a Wednesday at the reception desk…his generous spirit, wry wit, and famous chocolate chip cookies are legendary. Patrick was a beloved member of our volunteer staff and he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
Deborah N. Buckson
Executive Director
Historic Odessa Foundation
Maritza Muniz
May you rest in heavenly peace Pat. May your loved ones find comfort in the memories and good times they shared with you. I am glad to have met you and will always hold on to the beautiful holiday memories with you.
Elaine Walker
To Pat’s family,
I worked with Pat at HOF these past eight years and will miss him for his dry wit, exchanging of recipes, and Christmas dessert parties. I looked forward each Christmas season to tasting the variety of cookies Pat served as well as enjoying the beautifully decorated house. He will be missed!
Pojero Family
To Pat’s family and friends, we send our deepest condolences.
Pat, or as we liked to call him, “Pâté!!”, was a big part of our lives. He met my in-laws when moving to Timber Ridge Holbrook were they became neighbors. Pat treated my husband like a son. While in grad school in Georgia, he would send cookies and letter to him regularly. I remember reading these letters to my husband as he tinted cars. He always caught him up on the local events. When we came over to Long Island and I became part of the family, Pat welcomed me as his own. Every Christmas he would plan special dinners for different groups. We were lucky to be one of those groups. He was always to the point, caring, and very considerate. He became friends with my mom as well. He always had a present for us and our kids every Christmas. He would be done shopping and wrapped by the end of August. His Christmas tree was quite the sight. The whole house would be decorated. Even the bathroom. I never tried keeping up. Haha. He watched our kids be born and grow up. We feel blessed that we got to see him one last time this past Christmas. Pat touched many lives. He will be greatly missed by us. We loved him and he will always hold a special place in our heart.
Love you Uncle Pat!!
Alex, Sydney, John and Gabrielle Pojero.
Meg Kane-Smith
My deepest sympathies to Patrick’s extended family. I was with Patrick many a Wednesday and Friday while volunteering in Odessa and he brought much humor to our mornings. I always appreciated his love for all things Christmas. Patrick built strong relationships in our local community and we are better for it. May he rest in peace.
Reilly Family
Happy Birthday in Heaven Uncle Pat! You can have all the cake you want!
We are thinking if you ❤️🎂
We love you,
Nancy, Michael, Kristin, & Jonathan
The Reilly Family