Frank N. Felicetti

Frank Nicholas Felicetti, age 82, of Hockessin, Delaware, passed away on July 11, 2025, at Cokesbury Village in Hockessin, DE, after a brief hospitalization. He was the spouse of Constance (Leo) Felicetti, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of the late Frank G. Felicetti and the late Frances (Dandrea) Felicetti.

Frank grew up in Avondale, PA, and went to Georgetown University where he graduated with a law degree. While at Georgetown, he began dating his soon-to-be wife, Connie Felicetti, who was studying for a master's in biology. The two of them were married and settled in Rockville, MD, when they finished school. Connie and Frank had two sons, Matthew and Stephen. Eventually, the family returned to southern Chester County, and it was in Kennett Square that Frank set up his law practice.

From 1992 to 2002, Frank and Connie became the proud owners and innkeepers of an historic bed and breakfast in Cape May, New Jersey, known as the John F. Craig house. For 10 years, Frank was the main breakfast cook for the multitude of guests who came through their doors, and he was often applauded for his efforts. Even after they sold the B & B, they continued to live in the Cape May area for many more years, and Frank was an active volunteer with several organizations in the community.

In his spare time, Frank was known to be an avid hiker and traveler. Along with membership in the Wilmington Trail Club, hiking excursions took him to the northwest territories of Canada and on yearly trips to Costa Rica in the winter.

Frank was also generous with his time and over the years volunteered with a number of organizations. He was a past president of the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce and was instrumental in the creation of The Mushroom Festival in the 1980’s. He volunteered with Meals on Wheels in Delaware for many years, the Kiwanis Club in Cape May, and most recently at Cokesbury Village where he and Connie have lived for the last few years. Frank was very involved with the white elephant sale and several other activities in the Cokesbury community.

Frank will be remembered for being warm and welcoming, kind and caring, fun and adventurous, and giving of himself and his time.

In addition to his wife, Connie, he is survived by his son, Stephen Felicetti; his sister-in-law, Fran Leo-Holmes (Tom); his sister-in-law, Judy Bonifacino; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved son, Matthew Felicetti, and by his and Connie’s cats, Hekyll and Jekyll.

You are invited to visit with Frank’s family and friends from 10:00 am to 10:30 am on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Cokesbury Village, 726 Loveville Road, Hockessin, DE 19707. His memorial service will follow at 10:30 am. Contributions in his memory may be made to Meals on Wheels Delaware: mealsonwheelsde.org/donate-online or a check can be mailed to: 100 West 10th Street, Suite 207, Wilmington, DE 19801. 

Arrangements are by Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (484-734-8100) of Kennett Square, PA. To view Frank’s online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecofunerals.com