Eileen E. Marletta's Obituary
Eileen E. Marletta, "Skibby Girl", age 80 of Seaford, DE passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at TidalHealth Nanticoke, in Seaford, DE. She was born on November 22, 1942, in Washington, DC, daughter of the late Sheehan, Maurice and Eileen (McCarthy) Sheehan.
Mrs. Marletta enjoyed a lengthy career as an executive secretary starting with the Department of Justice, then Land & Commercial Real Estate, and, finally, with Union Labor Life Insurance where she retired from in December 2007.She truly treasured time spent with those she held most dear, above all. Mrs. Marletta was a loving and nurturing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Loved by many, she will be forever missed by all who had the good fortune to know her. Mom, I hope President Nixon does not find you and ask for his pen back!
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Marletta was preceded in death by her husband, and 3 siblings. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and siblings.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, March 30th, 2023, at 11:00 AM, at Our Lady of Lourdes, 528 East Stein Highway, Seaford, DE 19973. A viewing will be held the same day at 9:30 AM at Watson-Yates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 609 E. King St., Seaford, DE 19973. Burial will follow Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, 26223 Seaford Rd. Seaford, DE 19973.
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