On behalf of the Cohee family I offer sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. Del. My dad, Jerry Cohee, taught with him at Gibbons for many years. I was never in one of Mr. Del's classes but, believe me, he had a spirit that was contagious. I will always remember his warm, welcoming smile as we passed each other in Gibbon's hallways. I am grateful for his attendance at my dad's funeral in Pennsylvania. He shared some very kind words with me that day. Rest in peace, Mr. Del.

Don was a true Christian gentleman - a mentor to me, and to so many over his teaching career. May God reward his life of service to Catholic Education.

Henry Fitzer
Alumnus, 
Cardinal Gibbons High School, Class of 1968

When I first came to Gibbons in the Fall of 1990 to begin my final year of middle school, the campus and the faces were all new to me. "Mr. Dell" was one of the first faces I saw, and he took a bit of the trepidation out of the experience by making me feel welcomed. I was lucky enough to have him as my teacher that year and to get to know "The Don."

Looking back, it is clear to me what motivated Mr. Dell every day... It was a deep and REAL love for every young man who came to Gibbons. He could be tough, but underneath that toughness was a very sensitive heart. His toughness came from a refusal to allow even a single student to settle for less than the man he knew they were capable of becoming. THAT'S love.

If every teacher cared about their students like Mr. Dell cared for his, the world would indeed be a better place.

My heartfelt love and prayers to his family, especially to his children and grandchildren. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Dear Christina, Judy and I attempted to come to the funeral home today for the viewing. We were stuck in bumper-to-bumper, not moving traffic on 895 for an hour and we turned around and came home. We had a white winter Cosmo and toasted to your dad. I’m sorry I won’t get to see you in person.    Your Dad was a kind and wonderful person.  We were glad to know him.                                      Sincerely, Janet Stock.

Dear Mr. Del and His Loved Ones, 

Thank you Mr. Del for the mark you made on my life. I took four years of Latin just to be nearer to you. I knew even then that teachers like you come around once in a lifetime. You weren’t just forming my language skills, you were fashioning my character. 

I’m grateful to have walked in your shadow if even for a very short while. Thank you for showing me what a life well lived could look like.

With love,
Sean Backe
Class of 2004

Prayers and Condolences from the Michael Ross Family
Gibbons ‘67

Mr. Del Ciello from the 1970 Cardinal Gibbons yearbook.
Mr. D was the advisor for the 1970 yearbook. Here he is with the 
yearbook editors.

Mr. Del Ciello from the 1970 Cardinal Gibbons yearbook.
I think I took English from Mr. D.

Cris, I met your Dad as a scared incoming freshman at Cardinal Gibbons High School in 1969. His warm and welcoming style was reassuring. I have continued to learn many lessons from him over our 50+ years of friendship. I continue to strive to be like him. Much love to you, Cameron, and Garrett! ❤️🙏
Don, In paradisum deducant te angeli!

I’m very saddened to hear about Mr. Delciello. We affectionately called him Del at Gibbons. I had him for home room 2x , for Latin and as a Guidance Counselor. Del was extremely approachable, helpful , friendly and empathetic. He was a great teacher and a great man ! Teachers like Del are what exactly is missing from today’s schools both private and public. He genuinely cared about the students at Gibbons and their progress and their life paths. I have nothing but great memories when it come to Del & Gibbons. I used to run into him quite frequently when he would visit his relative at The Caritas House because my Mom was on the same floor. We would talk and laugh. This picture is of a piece of molten lava that Del used to keep on his desk . I told him all the time that I like it and it was cool . He told me that when I graduated from Gibbons that he’d give it to me. Del being a man of integrity, put in in a box and on graduation day he gave it to me ! Till this day that piece of lava sits on a shelf in my Man Cave and every time I  walk by it , I think of Del and Gibbons. I sincerely send my condolences to Mr. Delciello’s family and friends.  I’m praying sending comfort , peace and healing in this most difficult time. In the name of Jesus, Amen 🙏 😞

I will miss Mr Don he was a great neighbor and friend   And always was there when I needed to know something about living in our building  he ran a tight ship when it came to our building that’s why he was the building captain and didn’t mind that I took over decorating. Our floor  He always said I did a great job Mr Don was a true gentleman He will be missed

While you were a man of few words, the ones that shared I listened and I observed. Thank you for your   wisdom.

Mr. Del from the 1975 Cardinal Gibbons yearbook.

Very sad to hear about the passing of Mr. Don Delciello. I was a grad of CG back in 1971 and he was just a fun loving teacher and guidance counselor. He always made you feel so easy and relaxed and would assit you in any help possible. It was great to see him last year at the viewing of Brother Frank. Thank you Big"D" for all your help and being the great person that you were.

Pat Bussard
CG Class 1971

Cris, Cameron & Garrett,

I’m so sorry for another loss within a few months.  Your family has been thru enough but know you now have 2 wonderful loving guardian angels  😇 👼🏻 watching over all of you.  Prayers 🙏🏻 and hugs 🤗 to all of you and my heart  breaks 💔  for you all.   

Love 💕 you all,
Ron & Charleen

So very sorry to hear of Mr. Delciello’s passing. A very sad day indeed for the rest of the Gibbons family.
Our oldest son William graduated in 2010 in the last class at Gibbons.
He was very kind to all of the Gibbons students.
Our prayers being sent to all the family of Mr. Delciello.
Bill, Phyllis, William, David and MaryMargaret Berkey

AVIS DE DÉCÈS

Donald Joseph DelCiello

7 octobre 1942 – 18 novembre 2023

Schimunek Funeral Home

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