Mark Paul DelmericoAge 68, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017.Mark was born on June 18, 1949 in New York, NY to the late Paul and Marion Delmerico. He grew up in Dobbs Ferry, NY and graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in American History. Mark worked as an administrator for the State of Delaware for over 25 years focusing on emergency preparedness towards the end of his career. He served as a Red Cross volunteer during emergency situations in Louisiana and Mississippi. Mark also volunteered in Haiti with the Haiti Family Initiative. He was very involved in social activism and local politics.He is survived by his daughters, Julia Marie Delmerico (Mauricio Vargas) and Vanessa Jade Delmerico; and extended family and friends.Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Schoenberg Memorial Chapel, 519 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19809. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Congregation Beth Shalom, 1801 Baynard Boulevard, Wilmington, DE 19802 or a . SCHOENBERG MEMORIAL CHAPEL