Cecilia Ann Hackney Colalillo, AKA Mommy Dearest and Mrs. C., 71, a resident at Emily Bissell, passed away at Christiana Hospital June 4, 2013. A graduate of Caesar Rodney High School, she worked in sales at Avon and was a top seller in the ’80s. She was a member of the Christiana High School BandContinue Reading
Cecilia Ann Hackney Colalillo, AKA Mommy Dearest and Mrs. C., 71, a resident at Emily Bissell, passed away at Christiana Hospital June 4, 2013.
A graduate of Caesar Rodney High School, she worked in sales at Avon and was a top seller in the ’80s. She was a member of the Christiana High School Band Front and a Band Boosters Chaperone and a women’s rec softball cheerleader. Cecilia was a member of Holy Family Church and the Holy Angels Rosary Club. She loved Conway Twitty, Fleetwood Mac and Tina Turner, the TV show Dallas and eating popcorn. She was a Dallas Cowboys and Jeff Gordon fan.
She is survived by two daughters, Victoria L. Hackney of FL, and Elizabeth Dale A. Colalillo Moodie of DE and a grandson Conner Moodie; 2 stepdaughters, Carol Doyle of NJ and Margaret Turner of VA, a foster daughter Elizabeth Bergmann Pinter of IA; a sister Linda Boulden of DE; an aunt Anna Yurek of DE and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Colalillo and her mother and father, Stephania and Lindale Loper.
Diane Morrison
left a message on July 8, 2013:
I am so sorry to hear of your passing. I remember the times coming over your house with Vicky. You always have a big smiles for me and that wonderful laugh of yours. Rest in peace and may God hold your family near to his heart while they heal.
Kathy (Tabasko) Everett
left a message on June 23, 2013:
Vic, I am deeply sorry about your Mom's passing. I'll always remember Mrs. C from the good ole' days, and her wonderful laugh. I hope the many happy memories you have will carry you through the hard times. She is in a better place now, and will forever be your Guardian Angel. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Kimberlee Hawkins Thompson
left a message on June 17, 2013:
My memories of Mrs. C are of her loud and contagious laugh. She always welcomed all of Vicky's friends in her home. Loved going to her Mary Kay parties and buying Avon from her.
Eileen Starr
left a message on June 15, 2013:
Our biggest cheerleader at softball games since I was 18... Always there cheering us on.. Cheers to a great life lived. Glad she is at peace.
Helen Hopper
left a message on June 14, 2013:
I have never forgotten all the fun times I had with you when vicki and I used to hang out at your house when we were in high school and have wonderful memories. You are one amazing strong woman and God has taken you to celebrate and not hurt anymore....luv and miss you already...God Bless
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Katrina Jones
left a message on June 14, 2013:
Momma C you will always be remembered. You were always there for all of your wayward Band children. Vic stay strong, you know that she will always be there in spirit! Peace Be with You! Jonesey
michael mays
left a message on June 9, 2013:
hey vicky,im sorry for your moms passing. She was like a second mother too me, maybe its a sign on your moms passing on my birthday, i dont know, but any way , i love you and i will miss your mom.
michael mays
left a message on June 9, 2013:
Kathy Nagle
left a message on June 8, 2013:
Vicki & Dale, I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your mom from all those softball games we played in the Women's Rec League. She was our #1 Fan. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this time. May she rest in peace.
Patty Di Benedetto Werkheiser
left a message on June 7, 2013:
Vickie, Sabina Colalillo Giletti was my maternal grandmother. I know that Sabina and her daughters (Esther being my mother) were cousins perhaps 2 or3 times removed, to your father. I am very sorry for your loss, and wanted to reach out since we share family ties. Feel free to email me if you wish: pattywerk@comcast.net.
Jacque (Hagerty) Wilson
left a message on June 7, 2013:
Vicki, I have many wonderful memories of your mom. Most memorable, of course, being our trips to Sunset Park in the orange Rabbit to see Conway Twitty. She would just about pass out at the sight of him. May she rest in peace with no pain. You now have an angel to watch over you. My thoughts are with you.
Janice Thompson
left a message on June 7, 2013:
I will never forget the time we all went to Nationals together with Chip and Dale. She was such a funny lady. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers -may she rest in peace.
Marcine Bone
left a message on June 7, 2013:
Cecilia had given me many great childhood memories. I always remember her as such a Diva but yet she was a special kind of Diva. Cecilia was not the kind of Diva you normally think about, she was a boisterous,fun,happy,caring motherly type. As a young child I thought I knew everything and was invincible and nothing could ever bring me down, but yet one thing she made clear to me by her loving personality that if anything did ever get through my invincible barrier that I knew should would be there with loving arms to console me. Cecilia, may your soul have finally found a that glorious place with the Lord, where no evil exists and where the gift of eternal life be yours. I will be saddened by the loss but you will continue in my memories forever. Love, Marci
vicki hackney
left a message on June 6, 2013:
You are finally resting in peace now... you are with dad & others... look over me as i look up to you & you will always be on my mind... love you! vic
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Diane Morrison
left a message on July 8, 2013:
I am so sorry to hear of your passing. I remember the times coming over your house with Vicky. You always have a big smiles for me and that wonderful laugh of yours. Rest in peace and may God hold your family near to his heart while they heal.
Kathy (Tabasko) Everett
left a message on June 23, 2013:
Vic, I am deeply sorry about your Mom's passing. I'll always remember Mrs. C from the good ole' days, and her wonderful laugh. I hope the many happy memories you have will carry you through the hard times. She is in a better place now, and will forever be your Guardian Angel. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Kimberlee Hawkins Thompson
left a message on June 17, 2013:
My memories of Mrs. C are of her loud and contagious laugh. She always welcomed all of Vicky's friends in her home. Loved going to her Mary Kay parties and buying Avon from her.
Eileen Starr
left a message on June 15, 2013:
Our biggest cheerleader at softball games since I was 18... Always there cheering us on.. Cheers to a great life lived. Glad she is at peace.
Helen Hopper
left a message on June 14, 2013:
I have never forgotten all the fun times I had with you when vicki and I used to hang out at your house when we were in high school and have wonderful memories. You are one amazing strong woman and God has taken you to celebrate and not hurt anymore....luv and miss you already...God Bless
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Katrina Jones
left a message on June 14, 2013:
Momma C you will always be remembered. You were always there for all of your wayward Band children. Vic stay strong, you know that she will always be there in spirit! Peace Be with You! Jonesey
michael mays
left a message on June 9, 2013:
hey vicky,im sorry for your moms passing. She was like a second mother too me, maybe its a sign on your moms passing on my birthday, i dont know, but any way , i love you and i will miss your mom.
michael mays
left a message on June 9, 2013:
Kathy Nagle
left a message on June 8, 2013:
Vicki & Dale, I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your mom from all those softball games we played in the Women's Rec League. She was our #1 Fan. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this time. May she rest in peace.
Patty Di Benedetto Werkheiser
left a message on June 7, 2013:
Vickie, Sabina Colalillo Giletti was my maternal grandmother. I know that Sabina and her daughters (Esther being my mother) were cousins perhaps 2 or3 times removed, to your father. I am very sorry for your loss, and wanted to reach out since we share family ties. Feel free to email me if you wish: pattywerk@comcast.net.
Jacque (Hagerty) Wilson
left a message on June 7, 2013:
Vicki, I have many wonderful memories of your mom. Most memorable, of course, being our trips to Sunset Park in the orange Rabbit to see Conway Twitty. She would just about pass out at the sight of him. May she rest in peace with no pain. You now have an angel to watch over you. My thoughts are with you.
Janice Thompson
left a message on June 7, 2013:
I will never forget the time we all went to Nationals together with Chip and Dale. She was such a funny lady. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers -may she rest in peace.
Marcine Bone
left a message on June 7, 2013:
Cecilia had given me many great childhood memories. I always remember her as such a Diva but yet she was a special kind of Diva. Cecilia was not the kind of Diva you normally think about, she was a boisterous,fun,happy,caring motherly type. As a young child I thought I knew everything and was invincible and nothing could ever bring me down, but yet one thing she made clear to me by her loving personality that if anything did ever get through my invincible barrier that I knew should would be there with loving arms to console me. Cecilia, may your soul have finally found a that glorious place with the Lord, where no evil exists and where the gift of eternal life be yours. I will be saddened by the loss but you will continue in my memories forever. Love, Marci
vicki hackney
left a message on June 6, 2013:
You are finally resting in peace now... you are with dad & others... look over me as i look up to you & you will always be on my mind... love you! vic
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.