Philomena Frezzo

Philomena “Mamie” Frezzo passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 29, 2022 at age 91.

Mamie was a member of St. John the Beloved Church and was deeply devoted to her family. Growing up on her family’s farm instilled in Mamie a lifelong love of nature, gardening, and the mushroom industry. She loved to cook and entertain and was happiest when she was feeding her friends and family. Her greatest joy was being with her family and teaching her grandchildren how to make her favorite traditional foods with love.

Mamie was born in Landenberg, PA on February 3, 1931, daughter of Benvenuta and Michele Toto. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her son-in-law, Richard Swayne; her sisters, Livia Toto, and Yolanda (Helen) Falini; and brothers, Anthony Toto, Joseph Toto and Louis Toto.

She is survived by daughters, Kathleen Frezzo of West Chester, PA, Coni Frezzo (Ed Sannini) of Summit, NJ, and Anita Swayne of Kennett Square, PA; her grandchildren, Emily Sannini of Chicago,IL, Claire Sannini of West Hartford, CT, and Michael Swayne of Philadelphia, PA; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and Friends are invited to visit from 5:00 8:00pm on Monday, December 5, 2022 at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19808, where an additional visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, from 9:00 - 10:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30am at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington, DE 19808. Interment will be held in All Saints Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Bridges Outreach PO Box 1444 Summit, NJ 07901.

To offer condolences, visit: www.dohertyfh.com