Rose Marie Lucy Hughes Obituary
The memory of Rose Marie Lucy Hughes of Millsboro, Delaware, who passed away on May 20, 2026 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rose Marie Lucy Hughes to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Julia Bocchino Buonfiglio and Michael Buonfiglio; her husband Stephen D. Hughes; and her cousin Eleanor DeFilippo. She is survived by: her daughter Rose Marie Ann Hughes; her granddaughter Lila Theresa Hughes; and her nieces and nephews, Jeannay Buonfiglio Murphy, Michael Buonfiglio III, Carl DeFilippo, Thomas DeFilippo, Angela DeFilippo, Carl DeFilippo III and Nico DeFilippo.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church (152 Tulip Dr, Lewes, DE 19958). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 27th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery (32112 Vines Creek Rd, Dagsboro, DE 19939).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Brandywine Valley SPCA online at https://www.bvspca.org. or mailed to the Georgetown Brandywine Valley SPCA, 22918 Dupont Boulevard, Georgetown, DE 19947.
