MARYDEL - Richard "Little Richard" Vilone Jr of Marydel passed away June 21, 2016 at Christiana Hospital at the age of 31. He was the son of the Richard Vilone Sr and Diana Vilone and step-father John Johnson. Little Richard worked with his family in the paving industry. He did various paving and seal coating jobs across the state. He was an ambitious workaholic who truly enjoyed working. Little Richard enjoyed cars, dirt bikes, going mudding and swimming. He liked to joke around, play pranks and make others laugh. He was always respectful and would give the shirt off his back to help others. He loved animals especially his pigeons. Little Richard deeply loved his kids, his wife and his family. Little Richard was the nicest guy you'd ever meet and he will be dearly missed by all. In addition to his parents, Little Richard is survived by his loving wife, Jessica Vilone; daughters, Briana, Hailey and Diana; brothers, James Vilone, Nicolas Vilone; and sister, PeggyLynn Vilone. Services will be June 27, at Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 South DuPont Hwy., Harrington at 11a.m. Interment will follow at the Hollywood Cemetery in Harrington. A visitation for family and friends will take place one hour prior. Donations can be made directly to Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home Inc to help defray funeral expenses. Arrangements are by the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home Inc, Harrington, De. Visit us at www.melvinfuneralhome.com to send flowers or sign condolence book.