Donald Richard Ciccarone

Donald Richard Ciccarone, 71 of Landenberg, PA passed on Monday January 30, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born March 28, 1951 in Marcus Hook, PA to John J Ciccarone, Jr. and the late Norma (nee Perry) Ciccarone. He was the husband of Susan A (nee Lewis) Ciccarone with whom he shared 47 years of marriage.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Donald R Jr. (Clare) and granddaughter Addyson, his father, John J (Pat), his brothers Thomas and Todd as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Donny graduated from Bishop Shanahan High School class of 1969, Miami Dade College and the Burnside Ott Aviation School in Florida. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a commissioned officer.

Donny owned and operated Parkway Dry Cleaners of Delaware since 1975 alongside his wife and son.

He enjoyed traveling the country with his family and participating in the sport of drag racing. He shared his passion for the sport with his family and friends who were often at the races with him. He passed his love of the sport to his son who raced with him for many years. He owned and drove two well known Chevrolet Camaros and in 2017 was inducted into the Drag Race Hall of Fame.

He was a dedicated family man and enjoyed vacationing with them at Walt Disney World and Ocean City, NJ.

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 10 am – 10:45 am at DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home 410 N. Church St. West Chester, PA 19380 610-696-1181 www.DellaFH.com; followed by his Funeral Service at 11 am.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mt. Aviat Academy, 399 Childs Road, Childs, MD 21916