Dale E. Davis

Sadly, Dale E. Davis, 67, of Milton, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at his home.

Dale was born on September 21, 1956, in Wilmington, DE. To the late James F. and G. Margaret (Rose) Davis. His parents later moved to Christiana, DE, where Dale spent his formative years and graduated from Christiana High School class of 1974. Dale had a lifelong love of music, an avid supporter of live music, he attended many concerts throughout his life.

Dale began his career in the recorded music business in 1979 with Warner, Elecktra, Atlantic Corporation starting in their distribution warehouse in Mt. Laurel, NJ. Dale’s passion for music fueled his career and later held various positions in the Sales and Marketing department within WEA Corporation and culminated in being named Mid-Atlantic Regional Marketing Manager for Warner Brothers Records. He retired from the recorded music industry in 2011, he returned to his native Delaware, settling in Milton, DE in 2014. Dale continued to remain active in the music business community in an unofficial capacity, staying in touch with current trends and latest music.

Dale is lovingly remembered by his wife of 44 years, Rosemarie L. Morace-Davis, sisters-in-law Patrice Morace, and Adelaide Emery, cherished friends Marc and Cheryl Fruchtman, his adored cat Penelope, and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and colleagues who all held a special place in his heart.

His warm presence and energy will be profoundly missed by all who know him. Dale’s legacy will carry on through the melodies that defined his spirited existence. In keeping with his passion for music a visitation set to the soundtrack of his life will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 12:00 –1:00 PM, a Celebration of Life ceremony will begin at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, DE 19968. As a special tribute please honor Dale’s love of music by wearing your favorite band’s T-Shirt.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Dale’s honor be made to:

Sussex Tech High School Band, donations may be mailed with check or money order to Raven Nation Music Boosters Inc., P.O. Box 964, Georgetown, DE 19947. Electronic donations can be sent by Venmo “@ravenmusicboosters”

Frantic Music Project, donations may be mailed with check or money order to Frantic Music Project, 26374 Broadkill Rd, Milton, DE 19968. Online donations may be made through the website: www.franticmusic.org