COUNCIL #3182 - CHRISTOPHER COUNCIL REMEMBERS |
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: Private In lieu of flowers memorial donations, in Kent's name may be made to the Missionaries of Charity 2714 W 9th St, Chester, PA 19013. |