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died on Saturday March 12th, 2011. Dr. DeLuca was a well-known neurosurgeon who helped to save thousands of lives and enriched the medical community of Broome County for 58 years. With the talents of a skilled surgeon and the compassion he had for his patients and their families, his bow-tied presence was felt by all who worked with him. His practice encompassed Ideal, Wilson, General, and Lourdes Hospitals. He established the Southern Tier Neurosurgical Group and mentored other skilled neurosurgeons to his expanding practice. He taught at the Wilson Nursing School as well as the Upstate Campus at Binghamton University. Dr. DeLuca was born in Troy, NY on January 19th, 1917. He was predeceased by his parents, Dr. Michael E. and Helen F. DeLuca, and his beloved wife, Dorothy Gardner DeLuca. He is also survived by his beloved children Paul (Florence), Lynda Ann, Albert, John (Carole), Susan, Lisa (David) DeMars, and JoAnn (David) Beall. He is also survived by his sister, Lisa Knoop, and his brother, Arthur DeLuca, and many nieces and nephews. He is survived by his grandchildren, Paul (Kerry), Kelly (Jason) King, Michael (Cathie), Melissa (Will) Stock, Ann Marie (Ross) Camaratta, Brian (Nicole), John Paul, Colleen, Meaghan (Chad), Rebecca (Tim) Mossor, Katrina Van Horn, Robert (Colleen), Eric, Michael, Daniel and Taylor Beall, David (Renee) DeMars, Michelle (Dale) Frisbie, Nichole (Nathan) Craig, and Stephanie (Jason) Finley and 19 great-grandchildren to whom he was always Bompa. Special friend and always our sister in spirit was Lynne Eckert and continual companions who brought laughter and warmth to his life were Geoffrey/Janice Strauss, David/Susan Wales, Thomas/Carolyn O'Connell, Kathy/Tim Walters and Dave/June Seelman. Dr. DeLuca graduated from LaSalle High School in Troy before graduating from Holy Cross College in Massachusetts. Dr. DeLuca completed Medical School at Albany Medical College, did his fellowship training at the Neurological Institute at Columbian Presbyterian in New York City and began his medical practice at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Pittsburgh PA. He was admitted to the Fraternity of the American College of Surgeons before he began his practice in Binghamton, NY. Dr. DeLuca was drafted for both World War II and the Korean War. He served as a Captain in the Air Force at Sampson Air Force Base near Geneva, NY. He then returned to his practice in Binghamton and led the medical community by serving as a member of the board of the New York State Medical Society, President of the Broome County Medical Society and delegate to the American Medical Association. Dr. DeLuca is credited with bringing the first CAT scanner to Broome County. He was a member of the American College of Surgeons and locally served as President of Ideal Hospital. Dr. DeLuca was a member of the Order of the Sons of Italy of Endicott, NY as well as a member of the Endicott Elks. The Family would like to express a special thanks to the "Angels" of both Violet and Lilly Court at Ideal Nursing Home. Special thank-you to Ann, Christy, Robbie and nurses Vicki, Mo, and Jennifer. Also thank you to all the special care-givers who touched Paul's life at Ideal. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 9:30 am from the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street Endicott and 10 am at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Endicott, where a funeral mass will be offered. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the Allen Memorial Home, Tuesday at 1-3 and 6-8 pm. Expressions of sympathy in Paul's memory may be made to Meals on Wheels of Western Broome, 705 West Main Street Endicott, NY 13760.
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Richard Stram, MD, FACS
March 8, 2022
Paul was one of my favorite colleagues.
Paul was an excellent physician, neurosurgeon, surgical assistant and person.
I hope all his Family knows how very many people loved and respected him
Tom McAvoy
March 8, 2022
Dr DeLuca was the best expert that was always ready to make himself available to solve a medical problem that was central to many of the cases that had to be tried. We miss his cheerful attitude and excellent analysis that the jury's loved.
Richard A. Stram, MD, FACS
March 8, 2021
Virtual hugs JoAnn and Family
Jo Gilbert
March 8, 2021
I remember him for his quick wit. He never missed an opportunity to make many smile.
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Thomas McAvoy
March 8, 2021
Outstanding practitioner, always helping in a cheerful way and he will be missed by our entire community.
March 8, 2021
Great friend and colleague! David Storrs MD
Tom McAvoy
March 8, 2020
Doctor DeLuca was an outstanding asset to our community. He was generous with his time and always willing to help those in need.
Jo Gilbert
March 8, 2020
I adored Dr. Paul. He was only humorous and right on point. I was fortunate to have several dinners with him and generally laughed continually through dinner. This was a great loss to our community. Im blessed to have been able to spend some time with him.
April 5, 2011
Our family would ike to add our sympathies to your family for your loss.
Dr. DeLuca along with Dr. Worden Kane saved the life of our 3 Year old daughter Patti. who had ben ill for quite along time when they found and removed a large brain tumor. That was 1955. Again at 15 years. Your Father took care of her and broght her back from deaths door. I met your father at a car wash many years later and he remembered those big brown eyes of hers She has raised a family and just took an early retirement at age 59 from SUNY Binghamton. We were so fortunate to have known this wonderful Doctor.
Betty R.Rogers(I live in Endwell,NY but am visiting a Daughter in Oregon till April 26th0
Patty Brennan
March 30, 2011
Dr. Deluca was a wonderful man and he has a wonderful family. I will always remember the DeLuca Christmas Party and waiting for his arrival.
Love and Prayers - Patti-Jo
Suzette Smith Klein
March 30, 2011
What a wonderful man and life....an inspiration to us all. Susan, you are your father's daughter.
Thank you....
JoAnn DeLuca-Beall
March 29, 2011
Thank you to all have written in Dad's guest book. It is wonderful to see all the accolades that he has received, it really hits home just how special he was!
Kevin & Maureen O'Connell Phillips
March 20, 2011
Our sympathy to you all as you celebrate the life of Dr. Deluca. He touched our lives in such a generous and caring way by helping us understand what was going on with our oldest daughter, Brittany, when she faced a neurological challenge at the age of 10. His kindness will be forever appreciated by our family.
Morton Levy
March 20, 2011
Dr. DeLuca was one of the most skillful,caring,compassionate, and empathetic physicians I have ever had the honor of knowing.
Our deep condolences.
Brenda and Mort Levy Miami Beach Florida
Frank and Renee Tinklepaugh
March 19, 2011
To Lynda and the entire DeLuca Family,
We are saddened to hear about the loss of Dr. DeLuca. May you all find peace during this time.
With love and respect,
Frank, Renee, and children
Debbie Zeitz
March 18, 2011
Dear DeLuca Family,
I wanted to send a little note telling you how much your relative was appreciated. My mom was a nurse many years ago. She worked with Dr. DeLuca and Dr. Storrs on North Tower 2 at Wilson Memorial Hospital. I heard her talk about both of them often. She thought so highly of Dr. De Luca, saying what a good doctor he was, as well as a wonderful person; full of compassion and empathy. I am sure there are many people who were touched by this great man. God Bless You.
Paul & Pat Wiederman Musa
March 17, 2011
Paul,Florence,Lynda and entire family, We were so sorry to learn of your loss. As we can see,his dedication and reputation was well known and praised. Although he was my doctor many years ago, I will always remember his kindness. May your memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.God bless.
Rick and Jo Gilbert
March 16, 2011
Lynda, you have lost an important person in your family. He made such an impression in so many lives. Think of all he touched. I loved his sense of humor AND his sometimes corny jokes! His loss will be felt by many! Love, Jo and Rick
Sue Carman
March 16, 2011
Lynda...reading the many heartfelt tributes to your dad will surely bring you comfort...he will always be remembered by a grateful community and loving family...I will remember him for the twinkle in his eye and his huge wine collection!! Feel my hugs girlfriend! Love Sue
Janice Kudcey
March 16, 2011
Linda, I am very sorry to hear of you father's passing. I know he was a very special person and I'm sure he will be missed by all. Jan
Dick&Markey Ringwood
March 16, 2011
Our sympathy on the loss of your Dad. His devotion to his family and to his patients was unsurpassed. He always made himself available on behalf of his patients for legal matters as well as medical ones. A real asset to our community and a wonderful legacy to our Doctors.
Louise West
March 16, 2011
Joanne,
Sorry to hear of your Dads death. He was a great Doctor and always had time to speak to you when he saw you in the hallway at the Hospital.
March 15, 2011
Al and the rest of the Deluca family, I am sorry to hear of your dads death but glad he was able to lead such a long full life.
AJ Barr
March 15, 2011
Al and the rest of the Deluca family, I am sorry to hear of your dads death but glad he was able to lead such a long full life.
Maureen Monteiro.
March 15, 2011
To Paul, florence and the DeLuca Family- Please accept my prayers and condolences on the passing of your father.
When my dad was so ill in '61, he came to check him out and never sent my Mother a bill!
I saw him last at CVS and introduced myself and we had a short vist.
Take care; it's never easy losing a parent.
Maureen Cawley Monteiro.
Susan Lafond
March 15, 2011
The passing of Paul DeLuca is great a loss to all, but he has left behind a wonderful legacy and the biggest achievement of his life - his family!
Lily Court
March 15, 2011
We will miss you Doc!
Love,Vickie,Christy,Donna,Wayne,Bob, Sandi and all your friends on Lily Court 3-11 shift
Julie Mann
March 15, 2011
So sorry to hear about your loss, John, Carol and family. My condolences are with you all.
March 15, 2011
Lisa and Lynda,
I will miss your father and i am glad i got to know him. He was funny,kind and always had a thankful heart. I especially enjoyed his sense of humor :) we will miss you all! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this time! Christy Morgan
Desera Johnson
March 15, 2011
Al, We are so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Hold your beautiful memories close to your heart and know that he will always be with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Desera, John and Ashton
DAVID BOUCOUNIS
March 15, 2011
TO THE DELUCA FAMILY; I WAS A PATIENT OF YOUR FATHERSBYEARS AGO WITH EPI;ETIC SIEZURES. HE TREATED ME AND HELPED ME GET RID OF THEM.MY CONDOLUNCES ARE WITH YOU ALL.DAVID A.BOUCOUNIS.
Beth & Frank Giordani
March 15, 2011
Joann and family,
We were so sorry to hear about your father, he was a wonderful man and will be forever be remembered for that. We both remember all the great times on Stark Ave. We especially remember your dad when he took the time to examine Frank's back right there in your livingroom! He leaves a great legacy behind in his family and his work. May all of your memories of him help to get you through this very difficult time. Be certain you will all be remembered in our prayers.
Jim Barr
March 15, 2011
Lisa and Family,
On behalf of all the Barr Family, our
thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Many a good time on Stark Ave.
Take care of each other.
March 15, 2011
Lynda and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your dad was an inspiration to many. May you find comfort in your treasured memories.
-Norma Doolittle, Endicott
March 15, 2011
What can one say about Paul DeLuca? He was a True Gentleman. We were so sorry to hear about his passing away. We will remember him always.
Irv & Barbara Rosenberg, Sarasota, Fl
Dr. Richard Stram
March 15, 2011
Dear DeLuca Family,
Dr. DeLuca and I became friends almost 30 years ago, spending countless hours assisting each other in local hospital operating rooms. He was a capable and kind man with a passion for improving lives that sometimes escaped other physicians--approaching each case, each patient, with a sense that all life is worthwhile and but for the grace of God go we. Many times he would relate to me how conflicted he felt when he would care for an child with a brain injury and then return home to his wonderful family and loving wife, Dorothy, the glue that held him together to perform his work. Paul's attitude and response to patient's needs served as a wonderful role model for the many medical students that accompanied our work together--to quote Maxwell Maltz, Paul very much believed that having a project with hope was a key to a good life "..“People who say that life is not worthwhile are really saying that they themselves have no personal goals which are worthwhile. Get yourself a goal worth working for. Better still, get yourself a project. Always have something ahead of you to ''look forward to'' / to work for and hope for.”
March 15, 2011
WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FATHER, GREAT GUY HAD LOTS OF FUN ON STARK AVE.
BARBARA AND IRVIN SCHAPIRO
BOYNTON BEACH, FL
David Storrs
March 15, 2011
To The Family:
Gretta and I deeply regret that we cannot be with you at this time of mourning for Paul. However, knowing the family, I am sure there will also be a celebration in honor of Paul’s life.
Through my eyes, I saw Paul as devoted family man, a teacher, leader, mentor, colleague, compassionate physician and business partner. But most of all Paul was a dear friend.
As a young neurosurgeon, Paul was available to me day or night for advice, encouragement and to lend a helping hand. Throughout our practice time together we spent many hours together in the office and operating room doing what Paul did best, helping others.
Paul was always a friendly, kind, witty and a physician with a reputation of excellence. He brought a new era of neurosurgery to the Southern Tier. He allowed the rest of us who followed him to practice our professional skills in a community devoted to the highest of quality of medicine. Paul was a force his entire medical career for excellence at the hospital, county and state medical organizations. His leadership was well recognized, not only by his peers but the entire community.
For all of us who knew and worked with Paul, our professional lives have been enhanced. All those who knew Paul personally, you have been blessed.
Paul was a dear friend. Our time together will never be forgotten! David
Dr. and Mrs. David Storrs MD
Kerry Hobarth
March 15, 2011
Lisa and family.....
I am truely sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jay Puskenalis
March 15, 2011
Thank you, Dr. D., from all you have taught, and all you have healed.
Suz Wychules
March 15, 2011
Lynda,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this of loss.
Kathi Decker
March 14, 2011
Dear Lynda,Lynne,and Family,
I was so saddenned to learn of your Dad's passing. What a huge loss for all of you, and the triple cities medical community.I had the wonderful experience of working with your Dad many years ago in the ER @Wilson. He was such a caring,and compassionate man, and would definitely be my first choice if I ever needed a neurosurgeon. Your memories are priceless, and will help you all get through this. With sympathy and love, Kathi(Olivieri)Decker,RN
Cindy Cole
March 14, 2011
I will spread the sad news of Dr. DeLuca's passing to all of his friends here in Paradise Bay, Bradenton, Florida. He was a great delight to know here in the park, and loved by all. May I express sincere sympathy to the family from his "family" of friends down here.
Tricia Lay
March 14, 2011
Lynda and the whole DeLuca Family,
Please know you are in our thoughts. He led a full, happy, successful life and you should be so proud. He touched many lives in his long years and mine was one of them.
Much love,
Tricia Carman Lay
Terri Eckert
March 14, 2011
Lynda & Family-
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He and your mother were such wonderful people who raised more wonderful people. I am thankful I had the pleasure of taking part in a few family gatherings where the laughter and camaraderie were glorious!
jim & janine del gatto
March 14, 2011
sorry for your loose
Michelle Frisbie
March 14, 2011
To Lisa & the DeLuca Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. He will be missed by all, but hopefully all the great memories you made with him will help to comfort you. God Bless!
Daniel Glowa
March 14, 2011
Lynda and family--So sorry to hear about your father. My sympathies to you.
Carol Slick, RN
March 14, 2011
Dr. DeLuca was a terrific doctor and teacher. I remember him well from my years at Wilson Hospital and also from his work at Riverfront Medical. He was always wonderful to work with. My deepest sympathy to the entire family. He will certainly be missed.
Lois Totten
March 14, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the DeLuca family. My first job out of college in the mid 1970s was working for the Southern Tier Neurosurgical Group as a medical secretary. Dr. DeLuca (and Mrs. D.) were wonderful people and he was what every medical professional should be!
(Fr.) Tom Ryan
March 14, 2011
To the DeLuca Family,
My sincere condolences at the death of your Father. I remember both of your parents quite well from my years at St. James. No doubt your Father was an excellent physician, but he was also a very kind, compassionate, and deeply spiritual person. I knew him as a parishioner, a physcian, but more importantly as a friend. When I had back surgery, he was retired, but came to observe the surgery and was there in the recovery room when I awoke and filled me in on the surgery. Even after that, he came to the rectory to check on me. Often before Mass he was in Church praying his rosary. I so enjoyed our conversations! He has left you a wonderful legacy of family, faith, and service. Please know of my prayers for this wonderful man and for you. I imagine there is a great reunion in heaven!
Vickie Cordilione
March 14, 2011
Lisa & Family......Lisa, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I know how close you were to him. May your memories give you the comfort and love you so richly deserve. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ralph and Vickie Cordilione
Thomas McAvoy
March 14, 2011
Dr.DeLuca was a caring wonderful man. Full of compassion and a true professional in every sense of that word.
Tom McAvoy
March 14, 2011
Lynda & family,
We're so sorry to learn of the loss of your father. He'll be remembered fondly by all who knew him.
Donna & Dennis Dranchak
Kevin & Kathy McHenka
March 14, 2011
Our condolences to the entire DeLuca family. Your family and dad will be part of our daily prayers--we trust that the memories of your times spent with your dad will help carry you through your time of loss.
Bruce Smyk
March 14, 2011
Paul was a truly special person. It is rare to find someone with his dedication and compassion. His loss will be deeply felt by everyone. My sympathies to the entire family.
Diana Holoska
March 14, 2011
Dear Joann and Family
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. From what my sister said he was a great man. Just remember he is a part of you all and keep all the good memories alive.
Diana Holoska
March 14, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear of Dr. DeLuca's death. I worked for him in the early 1970's. He was a wonderful, caring man. My sympathy to the entire family.
Pat Trzaskos Capalaces
March 14, 2011
Sue and the Deluca family- our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I have fond memories of family dinners at your house and your dad's great sense of humor. Some of our best times were bantering back and forth with him and I will never forget the kindness of your parents and all of your brothers and sisters.
Jeri and Jeff Bush
March 14, 2011
I'm so sad to hear of the loss of your wonderful Dad. Thinking of you all with love,
Ann Marie Sampson
Kathy (Monticello) Loveland
March 14, 2011
Lynda, Rob, Eric, Lynne: I'm so sorry for your loss. Dr. DeLuca was such a well-known and beloved doctor - the entire community will feel his absence.
Michael and Diane Palmatier
March 14, 2011
Dear Lynda, Lynne, Al, and all friends and family of Mr. DeLuca--
Our condolences on the loss of your father -- a tremendous person who generously gave so much to his family, his church, his community, and to the health profession. May you be comforted during this time by his spirit and warmed by all the memories you share of your time with him, and may his legacy continue to live on through all the lives he impacted so profoundly.
With warm regards and deepest sympathies
Gary and Bobbi Zurn
March 14, 2011
Lisa,
Our sympathies to your family in your loss. I know how close you were to your Dad.
March 14, 2011
My heartfelt sympathy to the whole Deluca family. May you find comfort in your memories of this special man and the wonderful times spent together. Fondly,
Patty Schappert, Marcellus, NY
John Bertoni
March 14, 2011
My expression of loss is to all of the Family of Dr. Paul Deluca.I had several chances to meet this wonderful and caring man over the years and his dedication,professionalism and certainly love of Family and life was extrordinare.The Community was so blessed to have this man in our midst and we thank him for his concern and care he gave and the teachings he gave to help others in the future.His legacy will live on not only in those teachings but in his Family.
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