Obituary for Harry Jacob "Jack" Celli
Harry Jacob (Jack) Celli, one of twelve children born to Abraham and Regina Celli on May 22, 1937, passed on January 25, 2021 after a short illness.
At a young age, Jack learned the importance of hard work holding various jobs to help his parents support the family. As an adult, he worked as a surveyor with DelDOT retiring after thirty-two years to start his own painting company.
In 1956, Jack married his one true love, Doris Barnes. Together they raised seven children and treasured every moment of family life. Jack’s loyalty to Doris and their continuously growing family was unwavering. He loved unconditionally and worked tirelessly to provide a happy home. Jack was happiest with a house full of boisterous children, each holding a special place in his large heart.
Jack’s legacy is his children, Jackie Thomas, Lorie Thomas (Lee), Diane Blakely (Bob), David (Judy), Michael, Debbie Di Angelo and Rocky (Mindy); 24 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; brothers, Bundo and Donald; and sisters, Marie and Dolores. He will also live on in the hearts of numerous relatives and friends including his best friend, Dickie Pullan.
Donations in Jack’s name may be made to St. Peter’s Church, 521 Harmony Street, New Castle, DE 19720.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, services will be private.
At a young age, Jack learned the importance of hard work holding various jobs to help his parents support the family. As an adult, he worked as a surveyor with DelDOT retiring after thirty-two years to start his own painting company.
In 1956, Jack married his one true love, Doris Barnes. Together they raised seven children and treasured every moment of family life. Jack’s loyalty to Doris and their continuously growing family was unwavering. He loved unconditionally and worked tirelessly to provide a happy home. Jack was happiest with a house full of boisterous children, each holding a special place in his large heart.
Jack’s legacy is his children, Jackie Thomas, Lorie Thomas (Lee), Diane Blakely (Bob), David (Judy), Michael, Debbie Di Angelo and Rocky (Mindy); 24 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; brothers, Bundo and Donald; and sisters, Marie and Dolores. He will also live on in the hearts of numerous relatives and friends including his best friend, Dickie Pullan.
Donations in Jack’s name may be made to St. Peter’s Church, 521 Harmony Street, New Castle, DE 19720.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, services will be private.