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RICHARD DeSTEFANO Obituary

DeSTEFANO
RICHARD J. SR., died suddenly on Sept. 7, 2009 at Cape Regional Hospital, Cape May. He was 61 years old. Beloved husband of Maryann T. (nee Utter) DeStefano. Devoted father of Richard J. (Marie) and Timothy (Corie) DeStefano; also survived by 6 grand-children. Rick was the owner of Acme Heat Treating Co. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday eve. 7-9 P.M. TOMLINSON FUNERAL HOME, P.C., 2207 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA and to his Funeral Mass on Saturday, 10 A.M. St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Croydon. Interment private.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Sep. 10, 2009.

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Fran O'Brien

December 2, 2009

Maryann - just learned of your loss. Please know that my thoughts are with you and may God bless and comfort you and your family.....

Joni Kaiser

September 21, 2009

Dear Maryann and Family,

We are sorry to hear about your loss. Ricky was a good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

April Deputy

September 12, 2009

Dear Maryann and boys,

I am so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. My family and I will always remember "Pop" fondly.

- April Deputy (Kopczenski)

Nina Reese

September 11, 2009

So sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Nina Reese

Kelly Labdon

September 11, 2009

Dear Maryanne, Tim, Corie, Ricky, Maria, and kids...

So sorry to hear about the sudden and sad passing of Mr. DeStefano- I know how much you all truly loved him- you are all in my prayers... Kelly

September 10, 2009

dear mare and family sorry to hear rick passed away,may your memories help you through this time. love yah margie and john simpson

Ivan & Rosalina Mendez

September 10, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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