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He quoted the words “there is no place like home” and Joseph Michael DeLuca born in Brooklyn, New York on February 11, 1947 peacefully returned home, to his Creator in his house with the loving care of his daughter Rebecca DeLuca, his ex wife of 47 years Barbara Tonkin DeLuca, niece Christine Tonkin and her daughter Bethany, nephew Daniel, love and support of his sister Antionette DeLuca and her spouse, his stepsister Jennifer DeLuca her spouse and son, his stepson Michael Wickham and his spouse, The VNA Hospice and with the careful watch of his companion dog Shorty on the afternoon of October 3, 2024. He is survived by these, multiple nieces, nephews and brother-in-law’s and their spouses.
In the footsteps of his father he served our country and was a Veteran, a specialist 4th class in the army (medical division) and sharp shooter. Like his deceased father Joseph Peter DeLuca he was a hard and loyal worker and kind hearted man.
He worked for Terminal Freight Handling in New Jersey for over two decades. When he moved from New Jersey to Florida he was an aviation lineman at Vero Beach Airport. From those years of work in New Jersey he leaves behind two lifelong friends Larry Mondo and Garry Big G.
He received great joy from all music and the game of baseball. John Lennon’s song Imagine and Pavarotti singing Nessun Dorma were his favorites. His love for home and family echoed that of his deceased mother Stella, step mother Philomena, Louise and Vincent his grandparents, aunt Helen, aunt Anna, aunt Mary, uncle Nick, uncle Michael, uncle Nicky, uncle Carmine and uncle Louie.
He enjoyed the company and friendship of his deceased brother-in-laws Roger and Kim, their spouses and Fred and George who grieve him and their spouses.
He is loved, remembered and will be missed by many.
May he rest in light and peace.
“There is no place like home”
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Mike
October 7, 2024, 6:00 pm
Rest in Peace Dad
Christina Missenis
October 7, 2024, 6:36 pm
Rest in peace Joe. You were loved beyond measure by so many. You have and alway will hold a very special place in my heart. I will remember your kindness forever. Love Christina
Jennifer DeLuca-Stafford
October 7, 2024, 6:41 pm
Rest in Peace my brother. Know you are loved and always have been. Say hello to Dad for me.
Rebecca
October 7, 2024, 7:36 pm
I love you Dad! Hope your new journey is filled with love, sports, music, all the fur babies, and family. Will miss you, fly with the angels in peace now ❤️
Antoinette De Luca
October 7, 2024, 8:36 pm
You are in my thoughts everyday. I miss you brother.
Antoinette De Luca
October 7, 2024, 8:54 pm
You are in my thoughts everyday brother. I miss you very much.
Nancy
October 7, 2024, 10:29 pm
Dearest Joey D, first of all, thank you for moving to Vero Beach way back then. I could have never survived Florida without your daughter’s friendship. You and Barbara were like family to me since day one. So many memories of you all. Pool parties, dropping us off at mall, giving us rides everywhere, us skipping school hiding in closet from you lol. You always cared about my family and asked about my them. You were a tough guy but Rebecca could always make you laugh. No more suffering Joey D. Look after us, please. until we meet again.
Nancy ❤️
Jeannie
October 8, 2024, 5:49 pm
Joe you have been my bestest friend since I was 15years old. You knew my whole family and they loved you sooo.
I miss you as much as Jennifer ❣️. You will always be in my heart and soul.
God be with you always. Until we meet again.
Tami & Eric Waltke
October 11, 2024, 8:14 pm
Joe, we were so privileged to get to know you and your daughter Rebecca the Angel of the family. Please watch over her as she will miss you terribly. Fly with the angels R.I.P my friend till we meet again.
Barbara Deluca Tonkin
October 16, 2024, 10:01 pm
Never Forgotten together 53 years of ups and down’s but Good always out weigh the difficult times.We were Blessed with two beautiful children that made are life a wonderful adventure and both grew up to be generous human beings with humanity and kindness which you gave them. Your Shorty will taken care of,hotdog treats once in a while My 5 brother’s thought of you as a brother.May the Lord are Savoir watch over you Our Home is quite with out you Love you Always Barbara❤
Marybeth Kennedy
October 24, 2024, 9:09 pm
Thank you for welcoming me into you and Barbara’s home. Best visit and great time. Rest in peace and God bless.⚾️
William Alexander
November 4, 2024, 7:46 pm
Miss you Joe. You were always the cool uncle, and you gave me the fatherly advice when I really needed it.