Joseph John Buzzelli, devout Catholic

Joseph John Buzzelli, 78, of Millsboro passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Atlantic Shores Nursing and Rehab Center after a short illness.

Joe was born in Akron, Ohio, June 2, 1943, to the late John B. and Libby Aikey Buzzelli.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his father- and mother-in-law, Glenn and Marion Noland, and brother-in-law Ron Noland.

Joe served in the U.S. Navy before attending St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.  His life’s work was insurance adjusting, specializing in flood with the National Flood Insurance Program serving as national claims manager. 

He enjoyed teaching religious education at Mary Mother of Peace and also serving as Eucharistic minister. He also was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus member. Joe’s favorite saying was “I’m Blessed.”

Joe is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Margaret Noland Buzzelli of Millsboro; a daughter, Andrea McClenahan (Timothy) of Edgewater, Md.; a son, John Buzzelli (Ann) of Grasonville, Md.; and two sisters, Cynthia Courtad (Jim) of Columbus, Ohio, and Susan Poeppelmeier (David) of Bolivia, N.C.; and brother- and sister-in-law Bill and Sherry Noland of Doylestown, Ohio. Joe also leaves behind three grandchildren, Rebecca and TJ McClenahan and Zoe Buzzelli; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 14, at Mary Mother of Peace Catholic Church, 30839 Mt. Joy Road, Millsboro, where friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. for viewing and visitation. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, 28700 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, OH 44092, or Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS  66675-8516.

Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

Letters of condolence may be emailed via www.watsonfh.com.