Photo courtesy of Reichel Funeral Home - Northampton
Jul 8, 1964 - Nov 6, 2025
I went to grade school with Neil. He was so kind and thoughtful, and had the biggest heart. May he rest gently in eternal light and peace, and may the memories of his gentle presence continue to bring comfort and love to all who were touched by his life.
Monica Hodges
November 19, 2025 | Allentown, PA | Classmate
What a shock! Miss ya Duke...
Frank Teklits
November 18, 2025 | Northampton, PA | Friend
So sorry for the loss of Neil I worked with him at Hershey for many years he was a wonderful kind Man. We always bought each other lunches on Friday for our Birthday's also he bought Christmas cookies from me for years. I will miss him a lot my prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Corinne Sabatella
November 18, 2025 | Hazle Township, PA | Coworker
RIP, Big Guy. THANK YOU for all your help with the ladies' firearms events. Your kindness and generosity will be missed.
Maureen Sangiorgio
November 18, 2025 | Macungie, PA | Friend
So sorry to hear about Neal, he was a great guy !
Tom Brobst
November 16, 2025 | Tamaqua, PA
Wow Neil , too soon my friend . Lots of people saying nice things and good stories about you . May God be with you .
Chris Brokenshire
November 16, 2025 | Ringtown, PA | Friend
RIP Big Guy, Neil was a great guy would help anyone who needed help, his life was cut to short. We knew Neil from when he was a little guy and worked with him at Hershey for number of years. Again R.I.P. Neil. Luv Sue and Joe Kriger
Joe Kriger
November 16, 2025 | Shenandoah, PA | Friend
RIP BIG NEIL! One great guy with a heart as big as he was , remembering all the great times we had together through the years! Love Al and Bonnie Malacusky
Albert Malacusky
November 16, 2025 | Ringtown, PA | Friend
RIP Big Neil remember the good times at the PA with yoz
Joe Williams
November 14, 2025 | Pattersonville, PA
Neil Frank DeLuca, 61 of Zion Grove, PA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 6, 2025 in his home. Born on July 8, 1964 in Allentown, he was a son of Patricia Ann Panik. Neil was a graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School. He was employed as a maintenance technician for Hershey Chocolate USA in Hazleton for 32 years. Neil was a member of Zion Stone Church in West Penn Township.
Survivors: In addition to his mother, Neil is survived by his companion, Connie Gruver; 2 stepbrothers and several cousins.
Services: Funeral services will be private. Arrangements are under the care of the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Online condolences may be offered below.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in loving memory of Neil.
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