Vincent Del Duca, Jr., M.D.

Condolences

John and Alice Long writes,
Mary Lou, and family, Alice and I were sadden to learn of Wink's passing. As I reflect on our times on the squash court, it was not his competitiveness that I remember most, but his innate sense of fair play. Wink was truly a compassionate man and we will miss him. John and Alice Long
10/13/2021 10:48 am
Donna Donoho lit a candle and writes,
My sincere sympathy to you, MaryLou and the family. Wink meant a lot to the Donoho family through the years of sickness and health. I always loved seeing his precious smile. 🙏🏻 Donna ( wife of Dr. C.R. Donoho Dr.)
10/13/2021 10:56 am
Sandra Miller lit a candle and writes,
Mrs. Del Duca, I wish to express my deepest sorrow in the passing of Doctor Del Duca. I worked for him at DCLP from 1989 to his retirement. My time working for him was a daily learning experience with all the more difficult disease ie: Leukemia to Iron deficiency. He taught me the importance of how to treat, comfort and be there for the patients and their care givers. I will always be grateful to him for mentoring me as a young nurse. I will remember you and your family in my prayers. And most of all may Dr. Del Duca now rest in peace. A grateful nurse, Sandra Miller,R.N.
10/13/2021 03:17 pm
Susan Mulvihil writes,
Dear Mary Lou, Danny, Kathy and Elizabeth, From my first encounter with Dr. Deluca in July, 1973 at my first job as a nurse, I knew Wink was a special Physician. From that day he become my teacher, my mentor and my friend. I thought of him as my second Dad. As his Practice Nurse for years, his inability to close the cupboards in the break room and his messy desk drove me crazy, but amazingly he could plunge his hand into that chaos and pull out the correct paper. I came to know and care for all the Delduca’s over time. Thought of you often in these last difficult years. Today seeing his smiling face in the paper brought me joy. I can picture Friday night sign out in the conference room. The docs around the table passing around the the can Charlie’s Chips. Not leaving until each patient’s case was thoroughly discussed. My Deepest Sympathy. Hugs to all!! Susan Mulvihill
10/13/2021 06:27 pm
Lois Dow writes,
Dear Mary Lou and family, Bill and I send our deepest condolences. My favorite memories of Wink are our signouts late Saturday nights when we shared weekend call; he always continued extensive discussions of patients and their problems with love. His insights and knowledge were great gifts. In later years we shared good times at OLLI where he made many contributions. Thinking of you from Henrico Virginia. Lois Dow
10/14/2021 07:48 am
Doris Silverman writes,
My sympathies to you Mary Lou and your family. I was part of the DCLP family from 1977 to 1990. He was such a special man and will be missed by so many. I will always cherish the years spent working with him Doris Silverman
10/14/2021 09:25 am
Joseph M McCullin writes,
As a leukemia patient, I was very lucky to have him as my doctor. He got me through some very tough times. After his retirement we didn't meet up any more but I never forgot him. I will always remember him as a kind, compassionate human being in addition to being an excellent doctor!
10/16/2021 07:59 am
Stephanie Hathaway writes,
Mary Lou, Danny, Kathy, Elizabeth and family, We were so sad to hear of Wink’s passing. He was always so generous. You have all been through a long journey with him and it is good to know he is now peaceful and resting with Nan and Doc. Know that we are thinking of you! Love , Stephanie, David, Anna and Nick Hathaway
10/16/2021 06:23 pm
Debbi Zarek, MD writes,
Dr. Del Duca was one of my favorite attendings at CCHS. I met him in 2000- he came in when he was semi-retired to teach the residents once a week. Not only was Dr. Del Duca incredibly knowledgeable, he was also patient and kind. I always enjoyed running into him over the years at medical events. I was sorry to hear the news. He was a wonderful doctor and teacher and will be missed.
10/16/2021 10:25 pm
Heidi St Peter writes,
Dear Mary Lou, Danny, Josie, Kathy, Elizabeth and Teddy, Abby, and Carter: How grateful we are to Danny for sharing this obituary! Please know you’re in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Wink’s vibrant smile in this photo is what I remember about him - that and he always seemed to be doing something adventurous outdoors when we’d see him - hiking, skiing, even just a jog before a wedding ceremony! He was always kind. We know he’ll be missed by many. Wishing you peace…the St. Peter Family (Heidi, Hollis, Olivia, Jack, and Theo)
10/17/2021 12:38 pm
Eric Martin writes,
I just saw Wink’s obituary. A time of sadness but also of celebration for the many contributions that he made to the life of others not only with the goal of making them better but also of ending with dignity. Together with John Egan and John Benzel, providing the source of many of the guiding chapters that have most influenced my life. It is impossible not to have been affected by their kindness and spontaneity. At the time of my first encounter interview I played tennis with John Egan’s racquet, John Benzel’s shirt and Wink’s shorts and shoes. When we joined Delaware and the city of Wilmington as a community, my family was blessed with his hospitality. From John Egan I have tried to be savvier, from John Benzel I have tried to be calmer under pressure. With Wink I shared some special bonds: mentors who originated at Case Western (Bob Breckenridge); his love for the origins, mysteries and illnesses of the blood (Wintrobe’s Blood Pure and Eloquent); academics, teaching; clinical research to try make it better; the American Society of Hematology meetings and everyone wearing blue blazers; love for racquet sports. From Wink I have tried to express his same quiet empathy and support while listening to the ultimate anguish, that from the parents of very sick children. It is impossible not to have been affected by such humanity, “those who are the friendliest make us survive the fittest”. May he gain the greatest peace. Eric, Nilda Martin and the Martin children
10/17/2021 01:23 pm
Howard Shivers writes,
Dear Del Duca Family, Jean and I wish to express our heart felt condolences. We both have fond memories of Wink from the "old days" being fellow graduates in the class of '51 from Moorestown High School. Wink and I grew up together in the Stanwick section of Moorestown, competed for the "first seat" at Our Lady of Good Counsel, and spent many hours playing ball and shooting baskets at our farm. He was always enthusiastic in all his endeavors, a great guy and a good boyhood friend. I regret not getting to know him better as an adult but always enjoyed our reuniting at class reunions and chance meetings. The smile in his photo is how I remember him. Howard and Jean Shivers
10/18/2021 12:06 pm
Jeff and Sue Komins lit a candle and writes,
Dear Mary Lou, Danny, Kathy and Elizabeth, Jeff and I were deeply sorry to hear of your loss. What a wonderful human being- kind, compassionate and a loving husband and father! He will be so very much missed. Love, Jeff and Sue
10/19/2021 08:05 pm
Joseph Maney lit a candle and writes,
He was the best! Saved my life....God Bless you Vince!!
10/20/2021 06:38 pm
Michelynn Pisarski Troubetaris writes,
As a childhood cancer survivor, I was extremely blessed to have him as my doctor. I was a patient of his in the early 80's. He was a very kind and compassionate man. I was truly blessed to have him as my doctor. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.
11/12/2021 03:27 pm