NEW CASTLE - Francis J. "Chitaba" DiPietrapaul Sr., born Fioravanti DiPietropaolo, 87, of New Castle died March 29, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marion (Knief); two sons, Francis Jr. and William; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 12:30 p.m. on Monday, April 4 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 371 E. Main Street in Middletown with a visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear. Contributions may be made to Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care of Delaware, 220 Continental Drive, Suite 101, Newark, DE 19713. Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home LLC, Middletown, www.daniels-hutchison.com.