IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Wilson "Kent"

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Drake

September 20, 1943 – January 19, 2022

Obituary

Wilson "Kent" Drake Jr., age, 78, died January 19, 2022, at CCMC.  Kent was born in Chester and raised in Folsom and was a 1961 graduate of Ridley High School.  Kent resided in Folsom his entire life before moving to Claymont 5 years ago.  Kent owned and operated the family business Just Pizza in Chester for many years before his retirement.  Kent was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Christopher Council #3182, 3rd degree, in  Claymont DE and the Bishop Thomas J. Mardaga Assembly #2014 , 4th Degree, in Wilmington, DE. He was also an active parishioner at Holy Rosary Church and a member and president of the Dr. Rodney Bradley and Friends Choir. Kent was also an avid Eagles fan and season ticket holder for more than 30 years. SURVIVORS: his wife of 59 years Maryanne DiCostanza Drake, his children: Michele (Mickey) Quillen and Kent (Judy) Drake, sisters: Carol Drake Stanley and Dee Drake Bobon, and his beloved grandchildren: Alex Wittig of Pittsburgh, and Michael (Victoria) Quillen, of Austin TX.FUNERAL MASS: Tuesday January 25, 2022, at 11:00am at the Holy Rosary Church, 3200 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703.  BURIAL: PrivateIn lieu of flowers memorial donations, in Kent's name may be made to the Missionaries of Charity 2714 W 9th St, Chester, PA 19013.

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