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Josephine DeLuce Obituary
Born in Nice, France on May 31, 1925, Josephine was the daughter of the late Rafael and Anuncia Corsani. She was educated in schools in France.
She married the late Carlo C. DeLuce on March 15, 1945 in France. He passed away on October 27, 2000.
Mrs. DeLuce was most recently a caterer for many years at the VFW and American Legion. Prior to that, she had owned and operated DeLuca's Restaurant in Dalton for four years.
A member of the VFW Auxiliary, she was a communicant of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and of St. Charles Church. She enjoyed playing cards, cooking and baking, including making wedding cakes for her family.
Mrs. DeLuce is survived by her children, Yvonne Pannesco and husband Gerald of Lanesboro, MA, and John DeLuce and wife Sandra of Mashpee, MA; five grandchildren, Eric Pannesco and wife Megan, Greg Pannesco, Dyan DeLuce Craddock and husband Richard, Cassondra DeLuce, and Sydney DeLuce; six great-grandchildren, Mariah, Kyleigh, Bryce, Brynn, Liam and Camryn. She also leaves her daughter in-law, Tracy DeLuce of Parish, FL.
She was predeceased by her son, Carl DeLuce and sister, Yvonne Hanon.
The family would like to thank Lee Health Care for their kindness and compassion.
Funeral Notice: A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held, Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10 a.m. at St. Charles Church, celebrated by Rev. Matthew Barone, Parish Administrator. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours will be held, Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St., Pittsfield. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her name to St. Charles Church in care of the funeral home.
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Deborah Chaffee (Fosty)
June 19, 2024
My condolences to the family
I have very fond memories of your mother and father with their cooking for events at the VFW. Your parents were very nice people and will be greatly missed.
John & Janis Ruscio
June 15, 2024
Yvonne and Johnny, very sorry to hear of your mom´s passing, she and your Dad were both very nice people who I am sure will be greatly missed, God bless you and your family´s in this time of need.
John & Janis Ruscio
Brenda Rosier
June 14, 2024
We have only known Josie for a short time but she was one who lite up a room. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss her smiles.
Brenda Rosier, Lorrie Flynn and the Rist family.
John A. Bernardo Esq
June 11, 2024
My condolences to the family. May the fond and loving memories be a comfort and always be with you.
Rosemary DeLuca Counts
June 11, 2024
Johnny and Yvonne. I have such fond memories of Aunt Josie. So sorry to hear of her passing. My best to you all and your families
Karen and Walter Hunkler
June 11, 2024
I have known Josie most of my life. She was a true believer in God with her gentle spirit and love of others. Of course she had to take the shinangans of us teenage girls from Coolidge Park. I think most of the time she laughed at us. Lets face it we thought we knew everything but here is a woman who went through WWII. She knew more than we thought she knew. I worked at Deluca's restaurant under her supervision. The Deluca and Deluce family I can tell you were the best cooks in Berkshire County at that time. She is someone I have always admired. May Josie find everlasting peace cradled in the gentle embrace of the lord.
Rosemary Callahan
June 11, 2024
Dear Yvonne and Gerry,
I am so sorry for your loss, My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Rosemary Callahan
Keith Reardon
June 11, 2024
To Yvonne, Gerry and the whole DeLuce family, my deepest condolences and prayers to you all. What a wonderful life she lived.
Diane Pannesco
June 11, 2024
We loved JOSIE. She was a dear sweet lady. She always loved doing for others. Even in her later years she loved cooking for others. In her 90´s she would make antipasto for us. It was so delicious. The best I ever tasted. She always wanted to look her best too. I loved that about her. She had a sense of style. She was the "Best". She will be dearly missed
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