Michele Marie Sweeney

Michele Marie Sweeney, of Landenberg, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2023 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del. She was 59.

She was the wife of Gerald T. Sweeney, with whom she shared 34 years of marriage. Born in Wichita, KS, she was a daughter of the late James Frizzell and the late Sheila Bridgewater Frizzell.

In her early years, Michele was a paralegal in the real estate industry.  She then worked for 10 years for the Kennett Consolidated School District. More recently she was a pharmacy tech at the CVS in Kennett Square. 

Michele was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and gardening.  She enjoyed trips to the beach and reading a good book.

in addition to her husband, Jerry, survivors include two sons, Zachary Thomas Sweeney of Landenberg and Samuel H. Sweeney of Pittsburgh; one stepson, Daniel R. Sweeney (Nikki) of Brookhaven, Pa.; one step-daughter, Tanya K. Sweeney; two step-grandsons; one brother, Raymond Scott Frizzell (Martha) of Rehobeth, Del. and many nephews.  

A celebration of Michele's life will be announced at a later date.  Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, https://act.alz.org/site/Donation.

Arrangements are being handled by Matthew Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. of Kennett Square (484-734-8100). To view her online obituary, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.

Virginia Mazzei

Virginia “Vita” Mazzei, 96, of West Chester, passed away at the Watermark at Bellingham on June 29, 2023. 

She was the wife of John A. Mazzei, who passed away in 2003, and with whom she shared 57 years of marriage.

Born in Elizabeth, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Angelo Volpe and the late Mary DeDantis Volpe.

She was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking hostessing parties and being with her family and friends.

She was a member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Chadds Ford.

Virginia is survived by three sons, Paul Mazzei (and his wife Glenda) of Lewes, Del., John Mazzei (and his wife Susan) of Hinsdale, IL and Daniel Mazzei (and his wife Gail) of Downingtown,, and one daughter, Elaine Sack of Downingtown.

She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, as well as one great-great grandchild.

She was predeceased by one grandson, Andrew Sack and two infant granddaughters, Sarah Mazzei and Hope Mazzei.

You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, July 7 at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, 160 Ridge Road, Chadds Ford. Her funeral mass will follow at 11. Burial will be Birmingham Lafayette Cemetery, 1235 Birmingham Road, West Chester.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis. TN 38105.

To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.