Ernest P. Delle Donne (1934 -2015)Ernie, Age 80, of Centreville, DE passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Cadia Healthcare Center. He was the son of the late Joseph and Thomasine (Polico) Delle Donne. Ernie is survived by his wife of 62 years Rita A. (Calvarese) Delle Donne, daughter Mary Jo Ganey (Dr. James N. Ganey) of Bradenton, FL and son Paul F. Delle Donne (Debbie) of Newark, DE. He was blessed with five wonderful grandchildren: James Ganey and Christopher Ganey of Bradenton, FL, Rachael Martin (Zach) of Kailua, HI, Aimee Delle Donne and Nicholas Delle Donne of Newark, DE; and his great grandson, Christopher Paul. He is also survived by his brother Joseph Delle Donne (Doris) and sister in law Francis Delle Donne of Wilmington, DE. He was predeceased by his brother Gabriel Delle Donne. He is also survived by a host of very special nieces and nephews. Ernie was a proud 1952 graduate of Salesianum School. He was also a member of the Delaware Army National Guard, St. Anthony's of Padua Church and the Knights of Columbus Pius X Council. Ernie worked as a barber, contractor and manager at FIAT North American for many years. He returned to barbering after retirement, giving many haircuts beginning with "first haircuts" to several generations. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 9th from 6 to 8 PM at St. Anthont of Padua Church, 901 N. DuPont Street, Wilmington, DE 19805, where Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, September 10th at 11 AM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 100 W. 10th Street #1103, Wilmington, DE 19801 or to St. Anthony of Padua Church, at the above address.MealeyFuneralHomes.com