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Anthony DeLuca Obituary
1941 - 2025
Lynn - Anthony "Skip" J. DeLuca, age 84 of Lynn, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ellen (Wentzell) DeLuca, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage.
Born in Lynn to the late Vincent and Joanna (O'Keefe) DeLuca. Skip was a graduate of Lynn English High School, and later proudly served his community as a Lynn Firefighter and as a mason. He had a love for all Boston sports and played at the Manning Bowl while on the Black Knights semi pro football team. He was an avid gardener, enjoyed restoring his Harley, and was an incredibly talented charcoal artist.
In addition to being the loving husband of Mae DeLuca, he is the devoted father of Joanna Blyler and her husband Jeremy Ryerson, and the late Paul DeLuca; the cherished grandfather of Abigail Blyler, Lilli Blyler and Sydney Blyler; and the brother of Robert Deluca and his wife Angie and Judith DesFosses and her husband Thomas.
Skip's visitation will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, Lynn. His funeral service will follow at 10:30 AM in the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Care Dimensions, Kaplan Family Hospice House, www.caredimensions.org
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Dave and Erin Ruocco
July 17, 2025
To our great friend, you´ll live in our hearts forever. Rest in peace.
Roy Young
July 17, 2025
Very sorry for your loss.
Norman Eddy
July 17, 2025
Can't say enough about one of the greatest people going.
Rest in Peace Skip
jim papagelis
July 17, 2025
Hey Skip lots of memories RIP Jim barber papagelis
Don Furey
July 17, 2025
My sincere condolences to the family.
The Staff of Cuffe McGinn Funeral Home
July 17, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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