Photo courtesy of Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC - Pen Argyl
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Jun 24, 1929 – Sep 30, 2021 (Age 92)
Philip J. “PD” DeRea, 92, of Bangor, passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Walden III, Wind Gap, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Judith C. (Sabetti) DeRea, who passed away, October 24, 2014.
Born in Washington Township, June 24, 1929, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Basso) DeRea. After the death of his mother, he was raised by his step-mother, the late, Marion (Ruggiero) DeRea.
Prior to retiring, he was employed by the PB & NE Railroad, Bethlehem. He was a graduate of Bangor High School and honorably served his country in the US Army as a Medic with the 32nd Infantry, during the Korean War, attaining the rank of Sgt.
Phil was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Roseto, the Martocci Capobianco Post of the American Legion, Roseto and was a social member of the Columbia Fire Co., Roseto.
He was an avid fan of the New York Yankees, the Green Bay Packers and Notre Dame Football.
He is survived by two daughters, Mary L. Decker and her husband Brad J. of Atlantic Beach, FL, and Kathleen A. Buchanan and her husband Aaron J. of Pen Argyl, two sisters, Mary Lou Lohman of Plainfield Township, and Carol Casagrande of Roseto, five brothers, Fred of Pen Argyl, Nicholas of Leesburg, FL, Richard of Brodheadsville, Michael of Plainfield Township, and Anthony of Bangor, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Domenick A. DeRea.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, 11 AM, Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 3rd and Garibaldi Avenues, Roseto. There will be a viewing, Tuesday evening beginning at 6 PM until 8 PM, at the Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, 126 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl. There will be no viewing hours on Wednesday prior to Mass. Entombment will be in Queen of Heaven Mausoleum, Roseto.
Online condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered in Philip’s name to either, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 560 N. 6th Street, Bangor, PA 18013 or Walden III, 325 N. Broadway, Wind Gap, PA 18091
Read MoreMary, Brad, Kathy and Aaron, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May your many memories bring you comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Lucia
October 10, 2021 | Family
I was out of town and just learned of Phil´s passing. Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for the entire DeRea family. May the good Lord keep you and bless you in this sad time. If there´s anything I can do for you, feel free to call upon me. Phil and the entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Again, I wish you my Deepest and sincerest condolences on the loss of PD.
Ronold Karasek
October 08, 2021
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family on your loss. May you find comfort in the memories of your mom and dad. Sending prayers
Dave/Susan Giaquinto
October 05, 2021 | Friend
Mary & Brad , and the De Rea family , So sorry for the loss of your family Patriarch . Please accept our sincere condolences .
Jim and Cindy Antonioli
October 05, 2021
Dear Mary, Kathy and family, Please know that you and your family are in my and Jack´s prayers as you grieve the loss of dear PD. What a sweet kind man! He is surely smiling now along side his Judy. I have such good childhood memories of them when visiting Mary and extended good memories of them with Anita and our family. May you find peace and comfort from all your years of love and beautiful memories as you mourn now and always. Sincerely, Mary Jo and Jack Wehr
Mary Jo Finelli Wehr
October 05, 2021
To the DeRea family,I was so sorry to hear about Phil.He is now with his beloved wife Judy.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Helen Boscaino
October 04, 2021
Mary,Brad,Kathy,Aaron and the entire DeRea family PD has friend to everyone he came on contact with and loved being the patriarch of the DeRea empire. There was one thing missing in his life. That was his only love Judy. We shall not weep but rejoice but today Judy and PD will be united forever again for eternity
Jim & Karen Campanaro
October 04, 2021 | Friend
I worked with PD at the PBNE from 1973-86 in the MOW Department. He was a hard worker and I learned much of my own work ethic from being around and. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Jim Long
October 04, 2021 | Work
Our sincerest condolences to the family. PD is now at peace and enjoying his reunion with Judy. We will always remember his happiness as he welcomed us to a visit or just to sit on the porch. May your grief be brief and pleasant memories remain in your hearts forever.
Jack, Elaine and Bobby Finelli
October 04, 2021 | Family
