Marie A. (Russo) Burton

Marie A. (Russo) Burton, 77, of Wilmington, Delaware peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026.  Born in Wilmington on May 10, 1948, she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Sansone) Russo. 

Marie was a graduate of Wilmington High School and was employed as a production coordinator with Chase Manhattan Bank for several years.  She completed her working career as a customer service representative with The News Journal. 

Marie possessed a kind and calming demeanor, always happy and optimistic in her outlook.  She found the positive in everything and everyone.  She enjoyed a good time, especially dancing.

Her husband, Thomas W. Burton, passed away on July 7, 1997.

Marie is survived by her sons, David A. Grubb and Thomas J. Burton; her brother, Dominick Russo and wife, Clorinda; her grandchildren, Jacob Orzechowski, Austin Winder, Dalton, Ryan, Nathaniel, Marissa and Caleb; her nephews, nieces and their families.  In addition, Marie is survived by Anna Hensley, her devoted live-in caregiver for the last two years and eight months.  Anna was a positive addition to Marie's life, and greatly contributed to her overall wellbeing. 

Family and friends are invited to visit at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 9th & DuPont Streets, Wilmington on Friday, April 24 from 9:00 – 10:15AM.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30AM, immediately followed by entombment in the Holy Spirit Garden Crypt at Cathedral Cemetery, 2400 Lancaster Avenue, Wilmington.

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