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Joseph DiRenza Obituary
Age 65, of Ocean City, MD and formerly of Newark, DE died Saturday, January 1, 2011 at Coastal Hospice At The Lake in Salisbury. He was born in Philadelphia and was the son of the late Joseph R. and Alice (Pharazyn) DiRenza.
Joseph was a purchasing agent for P.N.C. and was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City, MD. He was also a member of the Delaware Vietnam Leadership Program, the Administrative Management Society, Delaware Crime Stoppers, Junior Achievement and the VFW. He served in the Army during the war in Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart.
He is survived by his wife, Katherine M. DiRenza of Ocean City, MD; a daughter, Danielle DiRenza Johnson of Nescopeck, PA; two grandchildren, Tristen and Genevieve Johnson.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 12 noon, on Thursday, January 6, at St. Luke Catholic Church 9903 Coastal Highway in Ocean City with Father Richard Smith officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour before the service. Burial will be in Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Coastal Hospice at the Lake, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802.
Arrangements by HASTINGS FUNERAL HOME, Selbyville, DE. Condolences may be sent
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph DiRenza
January 21, 2011
Kathy and Danielle Just want you to know I am sorry to hear about your loss.JOE is at peace now hang in there
Jackie Scott
January 6, 2011
Kathy, so sorry for you loss. You and I worked together years ago at Riverside and I often have thought of you.
Debbie Fusco McClafferty
January 5, 2011
Danielle,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I often have wondered how you are and how your family is. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your mother and children.
Michelle
Wanda Godwin
January 5, 2011
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I worked with him when we were BOD and when he visited the office we would always have a laugh together. What a joy to have known him, My sympathies to his family
Krisi Myers
January 5, 2011
Kathy and Danielle,
I am so sorry for your loss and very saddened to hear of Joe's passing.
I pray that each day brings you a little less sorrow and that you can find some peace in remembering the happy times together. Love Always, Krisi
January 5, 2011
Kathy I am so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. You know I thought the world of Joe and looked forward to his phone calls to me, always ending with an invitation to come down and visit. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you , and he will be greatly missed. If there is anything that I can do please dont hesitate to call me.
Donna Kitts
Donna Pruett Carrow
January 5, 2011
Kathy and Danielle -I know there are no words at this time of mourning, but I am sorry for your loss. A comfort is knowing that Joe is at peace now. ALL my thoughts and prayers to you both! Love to you both.
Theresa Hughes
January 5, 2011
This is a sad day for me. Joe was one of the coolest guys I ever had the pleasure to work with at BOD and PNC. My deepest sympathies to all of you as your mourn his loss.
January 5, 2011
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