On January 25, 2021 Splendora P. DeFelice (nee Patacca) passed away. She was the beloved wife of Albert J. DeFelice; devoted mother of Cynthia DeFelice, and Albert DeFelice, Jr. and his wife Cheryl; cherished grandmother of Brittney Hughes (Jason), Nicholas DeFelice (Kelly), and Benjamin DeFelice (Christy); loving great-grandmother of Emily, Audrey, Decker, Crew, Nixon, Benson, Finn, Luca, and Olivia; dear sister of Alfonso Patacca, Jr., Attileo Patacca, and the late Mary Seifert.
Splen DeFelice enjoyed a successful 30-year career at Baltimore County Public Schools which began as the principal’s secretary at Dundalk High School. Due to her tenacity and career goals, she was promoted to Executive Administrative Assistant, working closely with the Superintendent and his executive cabinet. It was there Ms. DeFelice saw the need for professional learning opportunities for support staff and was instrumental in creating and presenting meaningful workshops for school and central office employees. One of her highly-attended workshops was “Assertive Trainings” which was very well received.
Ms. DeFelice consistently sought professional growth, subsequently, due to her goals and her college degree, she advanced to the position of Personnel Specialist in the Department of Human Resources, hiring all support staff for schools and offices. She was a great mentor to the hundreds of women she hired as she knew firsthand the scope of work and responsibilities those positions required.
During her tenure, Ms. DeFelice served as President for MAEOP (Maryland Association of Education Office Professionals) and as a board member for the National branch – NAEOP. Through her guidance and expertise, these associations provided professional development for support staff on a state and national level. She and longtime friend, Pat Fleming, hosted the NAEOP national conference in Baltimore in 1983. She was instrumental in developing the change role of secretary through technology advancements. Even after retirement, Ms. DeFelice continued to be active in these associations as a consultant while offering professional and personal advice.
Ms. DeFelice was the ultimate professional who cared deeply for her co-workers and many sought her friendship and guidance.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit at Schimunek Funeral Home Inc., 9705 Belair Rd. Nottingham, MD 21236 on Friday, January 29, 2021 from 10AM-12PM. Funeral Services and interment will be private.
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