It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mario Dobrich on June 12, 2025. Mario was born in Pola, Italy on Dec. 5, 1934.
In 1951 he arrived in Seaford with his uncle and worked with him delivering eggs (which is how he met his wife – Noreeta Mulder).
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Noreeta; two sons, Marco (Georgetown) and Carlo (Vermont); and four grandchildren, Alexander, Samantha, Lorenzo, and Elizabeth.
He was a devoted member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Seaford. He was a proud employee of the Seaford DuPont Plant from 1953 to 1992, working in the maintenance department as a welder. In 1954 he joined the Delaware National Guard and was a Sergeant in the AAA Artillery.
Mario was an avid sportsman. He was one of the founders of the Nanticoke Sportsman Gun Club, holding the seat of vice president for 30 years. He was very competitive, winning the state champion in cowboy shooting in 1992 (his nickname was El Pistol).
He enjoyed canoeing and competing in Deal Island with his son Marco.
In his last good years of life, he joined the Nanticoke River canoeing group in Seaford, and participated in the 2014 Nanticoke River Float In, decorating his canoe like a gondola, something that he was able to check off his bucket list.
He and his wife Noreeta traveled all 50 states, Canada, South America, Europe, and traveled to Alaska with their fifth wheel, motorcycle and canoe in tow.
Mario touched many lives with his involvement in an assortment of activities, and he would always have a story to tell if there was an ear to listen.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Vitas Hospice for their excellent care, making Mario’s end of life a bit easier.
A public viewing took place on Wednesday, June 18 at Cranston Funeral Home in Seaford. Following the viewing the funeral mass was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Seaford. Interment was private.