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Maryanne Di Lella, 88, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 27, 2026. Born on December 11, 1937, in Passaic, NJ, Maryanne was the daughter of Henry and Anne Fette and the youngest of four children.
Maryanne grew up in Clifton NJ and enjoyed an active youth, participating in sports that included tennis, golf, skiing, and volleyball. She graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University in NJ and worked at Curtiss-Wright Corporation prior to marrying Alexander F. Di Lella on June 2, 1962, at Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church in Clifton NJ. When Al and Maryanne started a family, she dedicated herself to dutifully raising and guiding five children with a unique sense of cool and calm. In her limited spare time, Maryanne honed her tennis skills and was always revered on the court for her capabilities and a lethal slice. Maryanne taught her young kids how to ski, while Al skied haphazardly ahead. If Maryanne were to have a middle name, it would be “Patience.”
When Maryanne and Al retired in 1998, they settled into an enjoyable lifestyle balanced between Green Pond, NJ and Vero Beach, FL, spending cherished time with their children and grandchildren. Maryanne excelled in sports and never missed an opportunity to see her children and grandchildren compete and to support them in all their academic and athletic endeavors. Maryanne enjoyed an optimistic attitude in her life and that point of view was infused in everything she did. Above all, Maryanne was devoted to her family and to providing the love and care that enabled her family to flourish.
Maryanne was married to Alexander F. Di Lella (died April 13, 2023) for 60 years. Maryanne’s surviving five children are Mark and his wife Sharon of Indianapolis, IN, Bryan and his wife Kristine of Tucson, AZ, Lisa (Brown) and her husband Bruce of New Preston, CT, Paul and his wife Nancy of Green Pond, NJ and Carl and his wife Stephanie of Vero Beach, FL. Maryanne’s grandchildren include Lauren, John and Matthew Di Lella of Green Pond, NJ, Mason and Olivia Locker of New Preston, CT, Henry and Carson Di Lella of Vero Beach, FL and Luke Di Lella of Tucson, AZ.
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The Family of Maryanne Di Lella
April 29, 2026, 9:54 pm
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM, Mass will be held at Saint Helen Catholic Church: 2000 20th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Lura Mountford
May 3, 2026, 10:07 pm
Mary Ann was a cherished friend both on and off the tennis courts. Although our meetings in Green Pond or Grand Harbor were never as frequent as we wished, the laughter and the fun of each time we did get together will remain with me always. A life well lived, forever happy to have shared a small part of it. My condolences to all the DiLella family.
Lura Mountford
May 3, 2026, 10:24 pm
Lots of fond memories of Mary Ann both on and off the court. Best of all was the laughter we shared and the delight of getting together be it in Vero Beach or at Green Pond. A treasured friend, one I shall sincerely miss. Heart felt sympathy to all the DiLella family.
NE
May 4, 2026, 1:26 am
All of Green Pond will miss seeing Maryanne on her bike and golf cart this summer – and for many summers to come ❤️
Ginny Johnson
May 4, 2026, 2:34 pm
My sympathy to Maryanne ‘s family. We had a lot of fun and laughs on the tennis courts where I was victim to that slice . God Bless.