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Anthony DeGregory Obituary
Ocean View - Anthony H. DeGregory, "Tony", age 80 of Ocean View and Wilmington DE passed away peacefully on Saturday January 20, 2018 surrounded by his family.
Tony, born in Wilmington DE and raised in Penns Grove NJ, was the son of the late Catherine & Vincenzo Di Gregorio and the son-in-law of the late Ann & Rocco Renzetti.
Tony graduated from Brown Vocational HS & Temple University. He taught in and retired from the New Castle County VoTech School District.
Tony's family was the absolute center of his life. He was outgoing and loved to talk. He genuinely enjoyed people of all walks of life. In later years he loved taking trips with his wife Lee where he always found a "paisan" or two everywhere he went - finding common ground with anyone of any age - not limited to those who are just Italian. His other interests included gardening and cooking. Tony also believed that our youth is the hope of our future and strived to instill a sense of generosity and community service. Just a few examples of his active volunteerism included coaching various youth athletic teams over the years and being active in the church and the teacher's union. Simply put, you could count on him to lend a hand or an ear.
Tony is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lee DeGregory (Renzetti), his 3 daughters: Gina Kylen (Carl), Lisa Wynn (Russell Littleton), Toniann DeGregory (David Horenstein); grandchildren: Lauren and Kenneth Wynn and Benjamin Horenstein. He's also survived by his sisters-in-law: Ann Tasker (Richard Pellak), Elaine Kapelus (Michael), brother-in-law Rocco Renzetti and Tony's brothers: James and Robert DeGregory as well as several nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends and family are invited to a visitation from 10 to 11 AM on Friday, January 26th at St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church, 901 N. Dupont St, Wilmington DE where a Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 AM.
Burial will immediately follow at All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington DE. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 3551 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 or Justin's Beach House, 844 Garfield Pkwy., Bethany Beach, DE 19930. MealeyFuneralHomes.com
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January 27, 2018
Lisa and Family,
We were so saddened to hear of Tony's passing. We always enjoyed his smiling face and spending time with him and your mom at the beach races. May you find comfort in your many fond memories.
Our prayers are with you all,
Troney Haney and Michael Donovan
Michael DiBenedetto
January 26, 2018
Lisa,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He is in a much better place now.
(We worked at Walker's together)
Tom Kirk
January 26, 2018
To all of the Degregory family,
so sorry for your loss. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Peace
John Mulhern
January 25, 2018
Your in my prayers today sorry can't be there
Thinking of you and family today may he rip
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January 25, 2018
Lisa,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May all of you be blessed with God's comfort, love and peace.
With deepest sympathy and prayer,
The McGaha's
DOTTIE COLLINS
January 23, 2018
Gina so sorry for the loss of your Dad, your dad went to school with my brother jim Collins, also I was friends with janet your DAD sister inlaw, .. I am Michael COLLINS ;S MOTHER DOTTIE .MAY HE RIP .
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John Schaal
January 23, 2018
Dear Lee, Gina, Lisa, TA and all, I am so very sorry for your loss. Tony never knew a stranger, and when I met him one Christmas Eve at the huge family dinner I knew I met a great man. He made me eat things I could not even pronounce. He was the quintessential family man, who lived every moment as a gift, and all of you were that gift. I hope you find great consolation in the Man that who was so special to so many, and loved you all so much! Love, John
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