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Official Obituary of

Irene Camoirano Truitt

June 24, 1934 ~ May 28, 2026 (age 91) 91 Years Old
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Irene Truitt Obituary

Irene Camoirano Truitt, 91, of Wilmington, Delaware, formerly of Hockessin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026.  Born in Hockessin, Delaware on June 24, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Victorine (Marenco) and Ernest Camoirano, Sr.

Upon graduating high school, Irene became employed with New Castle County in the data processing department and retired in 1982 after 30 years of service.  Following her retirement from the county, she worked part time for Transamerica Life Insurance Company for several years.

Irene enjoyed knitting, doing crossword puzzles and spending time with family and friends.  She especially enjoyed her weekly shopping trip with her sister, Doris. 

In addition to her parents, Irene was predeceased by her loving husband, John K. “Kenny” Truitt, Jr.  She is survived by her son, John K. Truitt III (Sue Ellyn); her daughter, E. Anne Wienkowitz (Joe); her brother, Ernest Camoirano, Jr. and sister, Doris Myers; her grandchildren, Jodi Collins (Ian), Lauren Williams (Bryan), Ryan Truitt (Heather), Casey Truitt (Cristina) and Marc Wienkowitz; ten great grandchildren.  She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Lois E. Dennie; her nieces, Cheryl and Michele Myers, with whom she had a special bond, as well as additional nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to visit at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, Delaware 19707 on Friday, June 5 from 10:00 – 10:45AM.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00AM.  The interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Irene may be made to St. Mary of the Assumption Church.

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Services

Viewing
Friday
June 5, 2026

10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
St. Mary of the Assumption Church
7200 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707

Mass of Christian Burial
Friday
June 5, 2026

11:00 AM
St. Mary of the Assumption Church
7200 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707

Private Interment

All Saints Cemetery
6001 Kirkwood Highway
Wilmington, DE 19808

Donations

St. Mary of the Assumption Parish
7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin DE 19707
Web: https://www.smachurch.com

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