Gilbert J. De Lucia

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Gilbert De Lucia Obituary

De Lucia, Gilbert J. ALTAMONT Gilbert J. De Lucia, 81, entered into eternal life Friday, August 1, 2008 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Mr. De Lucia was born in Mechanicville and graduated from the Greenwich High School. He began his first semester at Union College and was drafted into the Army, serving from 1944 until 1946. In 1947, he returned to Union and graduated in 1950. In 1951, he married his beloved Anna Pignatelli. In 1953, Gil graduated from Albany College of Pharmacy and then came to Altamont to raise their family and take over the century old Altamont Pharmacy. Gil was the fifth and last pharmacist in the village, serving the community with dedication and integrity for 38 years. He was an active communicant of St. Lucy's Church. He was predeceased by his wife, Anna in 2004 and his son, David G. De Lucia in 1975. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Michele and Richard Perras of Altamont; his son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Susan De Lucia of Milford, Mass.; five granddaughters, Tanya, Julie, Emma, Elyse and Ellie; his siblings, Johanna, Seraphino, Mary, Patricia (deceased) Alphonse (deceased) Ester, Margaret, Lewis; and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Lucy's Church, Grand St., Altamont. Calling hours will be at the Fredendall Funeral Home on Sunday from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, Mechanicville, N.Y. Those who wish may make contributions in Gil's memory to St. Lucy's Church, PO Box 678, Altamont, NY 12009 or to a charity of one's choice.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Aug. 2 to Aug. 3, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Gilbert De Lucia

11 Entries

Kathryn Biel

August 6, 2008

I had the immense pleasure of getting to know Mr. DeLucia in the last few weeks at Sunnyview, and was very sorry to learn of his passing. He was a truly charming gentleman and spoke so highly and lovingly of his family. It was a pleasure to know him and he will be missed.

Deb McKee

August 6, 2008

Dear Michelle and Tom and families:
We are so sorry for your loss, and we will miss Gil greatly. When she was little Anna loved to go to the store to visit the "Delisheses", and now they are finally together again. I can picture your Dad and Roger Keenholts comparing stories about Altamont with the original sources!
Our prayers are with you all.
The McKee family

Scott Armstrong

August 5, 2008

Hello,

Very sad news indeed.
I remember as a kid he was a big influence on me as I spent endless hours in the drug store playing and checking everything out. Later when I was older he would pay me to do all kinds of odd jobs which helped lead to a work ethic I can still appreciate. I still clearly remember when I last saw him on the street last year and relayed to him how important he was to me growing up. I'm grateful that I was fortunate enough to know such a great man!

God bless and rest in peace!

Fred & Pat Wagner

August 4, 2008

Dear Michelle and family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss, but I am sure he is in a much better place. He was well liked by all.

Bernie, Patti, Mandi and Matt Percoski

August 3, 2008

Dear Michelle and family,
Gil has been a special friend to our family for many, many years. Years ago when we started going for Sunday breakfast at the Home Front he would warmly welcome us to sit with him. My children always enjoyed his jokes and little stories and I admired the way he always remembered to ask about each of them and their life goals etc. He had a special interest in our son, Matt, and was excited for him in his desire to become a cabinet maker/carpenter. He told him "This country needs more craftsmen, son!" :-)
This country also needs more special men like Gil! He will be sorely missed by our family and scads of other people in Altamont! Our prayers are with you in this difficult time, but remember.....he is with his beloved wife once again and in pain no more!
God bless,

Julie Perras

August 3, 2008

I love you grandpa....

Lee and Theresa Bollman

August 3, 2008

Dear Michelle, and DeLucia Family,
We were so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. What a wonderful man he was; what a special couple your parents were. God bless them and all of you.

Paul & Barbara costin

August 3, 2008

Michelle and family:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim Gaige

August 3, 2008

Michelle and family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dick and Jane Quay Willey

August 2, 2008

Dear Michele and family,
Our sincere sympathy to you all on the loss of your dad and grandfather. He was an icon in the village and will be remembered not only for the pharmacy and his service to all of us there but also for his friendly "hello" when seeing him walking in the village in recent years.
You are in our thoughts.
With deep sympathy,

Roseanne Palumbo

August 2, 2008

Dear Michelle and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. May all the fond memories of your dad carry you through this difficult time.

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