Ernest Jospeh Delia

Ernest Joseph Delia - Prince Frederick, MDErnest Joseph Delia, 88, of Prince Frederick, Maryland, died on Friday, February 22, 2008 at his home. Mr. Delia was a Veteran of the USAF, from January 1941 through May 1964. He served during World War II, flying 30 missions over Europe, and in the Korean Conflict. After retirement, he had a successful real estate business, followed by a third career with the Licensing & Regulation Department of Maryland.Born September 26, 1919 in Canton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Joseph Delia and Elizabeth Mariol Delia. In addition to his parents, Ernie is preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn "Kit" Delia and his brother, Luke Delia.Ernest is survived by his sons, Victor, Gregory and his wife Debbie, and Michael and his wife Wanda, grandchildren, Brandi McFaul, Cydney, Jennifer, Matthew, Richard, Wesley and Adrienne Delia, great-grandchildren, Ryleigh and Brogan McFaul and sister, Stella Svik.Family will receive friends at the LEE FUNERAL HOME CALVERT, P.A., 8125 Southern Maryland Blvd., (Route 4 & Fowler Rd.) Owings, Maryland on Wednesday, February 27th from 6 to 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 on Thursday, February 28th at 11 am. Interment will be at the church cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Vianney at the above address or Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ernest Jospeh Delia please visit our Sympathy Store.