Obituary of Peter F. Saporosa

Peter F. Saporosa, age 81 of Claymont, DE passed away suddenly on September 20, 2023 at Riddle Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born to Martin A. and Anita T. DiEgidio Saporosa in Philadelphia, PA, Peter was raised in the Overbrook section of West Philadelphia and Linwood, PA. Pete has resided for the past 53 years in Claymont, DE. A Pipe Fitter for Allied Chemical in Claymont for 32 years, he retired in 2003. He graduated from Chichester High School, Class of 1961 and served in the Air Force during Vietnam War. He is a former member of Immaculate Conception of Lourdes Church in Marcus Hook and afterwards, attended Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Claymont, DE. Pete enjoyed spending summers at his second home in Fenwick Island, DE where he enjoyed boating, fishing and going to the beach. He was known as the handyman with all of his family and neighbors. Pete loved spending time with his family and especially going to his grandchildren's sporting events. Peter is survived by his wife of 53 years, MaryAnn DiMarino Saporosa, 2 children, Denise (Jerry) Baker and Anthony (Christine) Saporosa, 6 grandchildren, Jonathan, Matthew, Kaitlin and Julianna Baker, Gianna and Alyssa Saporosa, 2 brothers, Dominic A. Saporosa and Martin L. Saporosa, also a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. A visitation will be held on Monday, 6-8PM and Tuesday, 9:00-10:00AM at the Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Road, Garnet Valley, PA. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, 11AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 3200 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE. Interment will be held privately. Donations in his memory may be made to American Red Cross at (www.redcross.org). Online condolences may be made by visiting www.paganofuneralhome.com.