Zachary T. “Zach” Wiley
March 25, 2004 - October 5, 2025
Zachary T. “Zach” Wiley, age 21, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Born in Newark, DE on March 25, 2004, he was a son of Joseph R. Hartnett, Jr. and Dawn M. Wiley. Zach had a passion for cars and off-road vehicles. He made his career as a mechanic at Super Service Automotive, and also spent his free time working on vehicles of all kinds. Zach could often be found riding around in his cars or fishing.
In addition to his parents, Zach is survived by his stepmother, Vicky; siblings, Alexis Cathell, Breanna Alexander (Jen), Kyle Mullikin, and Madison Hartnett; nieces, Raegan and Milanni; and grandmother, JoyceAnn Butler (Bill).
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 12 pm until 1 pm on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE, where a memorial service will begin at 1 pm. Inurnment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Zach’s memory to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 199 Water Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York 10038 or online by clicking here.
Ethan Payes
I wish I could tell you about my day, but I can’t bring myself to do it yet. The silence is too loud. I miss your advice, your funny jokes, and the way you always knew how to make a bad day better.
Everything feels different now, and I don’t know how to navigate this world without you. The grief comes in waves, some days crashing over me, other days a gentle tide. I’m doing my best to stay afloat.
A part of me will always feel you here with me. You taught me so much about working on vehicles. I’ll hold that close and try to live a life that would make you proud. This isn’t goodbye, just a see you later.
Dianna Graham
I know that you will be extremely missed. You were a part of our family for the last couple years, you became like one of my kids. I hope you see how many people truly loved you and how many people truly miss you.! You got such an amazing heart and you would do anything for anybody. I don’t think I ever met anybody like you we love you, Zach.
Barbara Ashley
Condolences thoughts and prayers. Gone Too Soon. RIP
Joe Hartnett
Son I am so heartbroken. I miss you so much. I am so grateful for the amazing 21 years you gave me. The are the best son I ever wanted and more. You are my best friend and I will forever cherish every moment we had together and I only wish that we had many many more to make. I love you Zachary. Rest in Peace son