Megan Elizabeth Antonelli Zelano

Our beloved Megan Elizabeth Antonelli Zelano, age 40, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Born in Wilmington, DE on November 6, 1983, she was the daughter of Joseph Antonelli and the late Kathy (Dolan) Spigener. Megan attended Our Lady of Fatima, Hodgson Vo-Tech High school and further pursued her associates degree from Del Tech Community College with a degree in civil engineering. She worked at various local firms over the years and thoroughly enjoyed her work. Megan was a creative master. She loved spending time scrapbooking and working on numerous art projects over the years. She loved the theatre, music, and dance. She spent many years performing on stage for local dance studios. Spending time with her family and friends was one of her greatest joys, especially with her children. Megan will be remembered for her sweet soul, creative eye, loving and kind nature, and affectionate personality. In addition to her mother, Kathy A. Spigener, Megan was predeceased by her step-father Barry L. Spigener, grandparents, Joseph & Theresa M. Dolan & Barbara Dolan, grandparents Ezio & Yolanda Antonelli, and Aunt Ann M. Sobocinski. She is survived by her two beautiful children, Kayla and Anthony, along with the father of her children, Rocky Zelano and his family. She is also survived by her father and step-mother, Joseph & Katie Antonelli, sister Mary Santell (Gus), brother Tom Antonelli (Reema), nieces and nephews, Gabriela and Natalie Santell, Giovanni, Anaya, and Niccolo Antonelli, & Taylor and Kasey McCarthy. Beloved aunts, Anne Eanes and Ida Varon and their families, along with Sobocinski cousins. She will truly be missed by her many friends. Angels are watching over you….in your heart you will see, they are always there to help you….Have faith in what will be. They are ever with you….and lovingly will stay, embracing you with heavenly wings…protecting each day. Angels walk beside you…they understand and care, the will inspire and uplift you…with a guiding love to share. They bring a sense of peace…to everything you do. Angels sit upon your shoulder…they’re God’s special gift to you. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE, where a memorial service will begin at 11 am. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly ask donations be made in Megan’s memory to her children’s education fund by clicking here.

Megan Elizabeth Antonelli Zelano

November 6, 1983 - March 2, 2024