Frank R. DeLuca

Frank R. DeLuca, 77, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He was the loving husband and high school sweetheart of Linda (Dionne) DeLuca, with whom he shared a beautiful marriage of 56 years.
Born in Providence, Frank was the son of the late Antonio and Marguerite (Carberry) DeLuca. He was the cherished father of Lynn DeLuca and the proud and devoted grandfather of John (Emma) and Jake Castaldi. Frank was a caring brother to Robert (Deborah) DeLuca, Julie (Francis) Finn, Anthony (Juliann) DeLuca, Edward (Sarah) DeLuca, and Margie (Paul) White. He also leaves behind a large and loving family of more than 25 nieces and nephews and over 50 great-nieces and nephews.
A proud United States Navy veteran, Frank carried his sense of service, dedication, and integrity throughout his life. Following his military service, he was the owner and operator of El Dee Vending, where he found great satisfaction in his work and took pride in building lasting relationships with his customers and those who worked for him. Frank was a passionate sports fan and a talented athlete, with a special love for playing basketball. He was an active and dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus and especially enjoyed Thursday night dinners with the guys, where the camaraderie and laughter meant so much to him.
Above all else, Frank's greatest joy was his grandsons. Being actively involved in their lives brought him immeasurable happiness, and his love and guidance will forever remain a treasured gift to them.
His Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 9:00AM, from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave, Warwick, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00AM, in St. Kevin Church, Warwick, and a burial in the Rhode Island Veterans' Cemetery. Visitation will be held in the Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 4:00-7:00PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor may be made to the Alzheimer's Association online at: https://donorservices.alz.org/