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Francesco De Luca Obituary
Fracesco graduated from
Il Liceo
Classico Tarquato Tasso di Salerno, Italy, Parificato. He worked as the Vice Director and Headmaster of L'Istituto Colautti di Salerno before emigrating to the United States in 1960. From 1965 to 1974 he worked as a machinist for Lessona Corporation and also attended The University of Rhode Island Insurance Institute, graduating in 1973. He was employed as an insurance agent with the Prudential Insurance Company until retiring in 1988.
Since 1987, he was an active member of the Santa Maria Di Prata Club of Cranston and was the Founder and First President of the Santa Maria Di Prata Azzurri Soccer Club. He was a Past Member of Il Circolo Giovanni Ventitreesimo at Holy Ghost Church in Providence and was the Founder and Past President of the Giovanni Ventitressimo Soccer Team. He was also the Founder of La Scoula di Italiano of Rhode Island at Holy Ghost School and was a Past Member of the Comitato Degli Italiani al estero, representing Italian immigrants to the Italian Consolate of New England.
Besides his wife of 50 years, he leaves two sons, Michael De Luca and his wife, Janet and Luca De Luca and his wife Lori; a daughter, Ramona Di Palma and her husband, Paul; two brothers, Leonardo and Costanzo De Luca and six grandchildren, Francesco, Paolo and Michaela De Luca, Nicholas, Chiara and Johnny Di Palma.
His Funeral will be held Thursday at 9 a.m., from the Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381 Smith Street, North Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Ghost Church, Knight St., Providence. Visitation Wednesday 5-8 p.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115 or to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904. Condolences at maceroni.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Francesco De Luca
Debora D'Alessandro
October 30, 2010
I just learned of the passing of your father and wanted to express my sincere condolences. He was a wonderful man I remember fondly from the days we all were together. In this difficult time, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your entire family and may his memory live in your hearts.
October 26, 2010
Dear Luca and Michael, I came across your father's announcement and wanted to extend my sympathies to you and your families. I remember what a close family you were, I was so sad to hear of the loss of your dad.I hope you find peace in all the great memories you have together.You remain in my prayers.Michelle Bento Lavall
George & Robin Rancourt
October 26, 2010
To the DeLuca family. We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Thomas Cappalli
October 26, 2010
Dear De Luca Family, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Elaine McMahon
October 23, 2010
To the DeLuca Family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my Deepest sympathy.
RONNIE ROMANO
October 22, 2010
~~~~De Luca Family My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you. I had the pleasure of serving on many committe's with Frank.My family owned ROMANO FUNERAL HOMES ,until we sold to SCI Corp .I am now retired and living in Florida .May Frank rest in peace.~~~~~ RONNIE ROMANO ~~~SILVER LAKE
October 22, 2010
Dear Luca.Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear father. Jean & Vinnie Alianiello,Daytona Beach Florida
Joe Burchfield & Family
October 22, 2010
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you all!
October 21, 2010
Dear Luca & Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. May your loving memories and faith in knowing that we will all be joined together again someday with our loved ones, bring you comfort and peace during this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love and God Bless,
Elise Gama-Falvo & Family
Dave & Sue Rathbun
October 21, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dina & Kevin DeFusco
October 21, 2010
Dear Luca and all of Mr. De Luca's family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May your loving memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Lucio Andreozzi
October 21, 2010
Sig.ra Flora, Michael, Luca, Ramona, le parole non bastano a riempire il vuoto che "Franco" ha lasciato in Voi ed in tutti quelli che lo hanno conosciuto. Onorato di esser stato parte della Sua vita ed infinitamente grato di aver usufruito dei Suoi paterni consigli, mi associo, unitamente alla mia famiglia, al vostro immenso dolore.
Lucio Andreozzi
rocco mariano
October 21, 2010
A tutta la famiglia di nostro carissimo Franco,
Sentite condolgliances da Rocco & Rita Mariano.
October 20, 2010
To all the De Luca Family,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mike and Anna M Perretta
October 20, 2010
To All the De Luca Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tammy Cole & Mary Rosera
Toni Crispino
October 20, 2010
Dear Luca and family,
I am truly sorry for your loss.I know how difficult it is. May my thoughts and prayers be with you and your family. Toni Crispino
Mr.& Mrs. Luis Ionkoff
October 20, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
October 20, 2010
Sending you our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time with warm memories of Frank in our hearts of the many happy times we spent together. Love, Joe & Lucia Buccieri and family
Susan Parker
October 20, 2010
To all the DeLuca family,
Your husband,Baba and Nono was a great man. I will never forget his big smile and kiss on both cheeks when he greeted you. He raised a loving and caring family. My heart goes out to you all. He will be sadly missed by myself and my family.
Love you all,
Susan Parker
October 19, 2010
Flora, Michael, Luca & Ramona (my extended family), I am truly sorry for your loss. Frank was and always will be a wonderful man. I will miss him everyday for the rest of my life. I love you all and will be here for you. Love and god bless
Cheryl
October 19, 2010
Dear Luca, Lori and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Michelle Gates- Amica
Michelle Gates, Charlestown, RI
October 19, 2010
To the entire Deluca family my deepest sympathy goes out to you. Mr.Deluca was a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed. God Bless You All.
With Love
Bianca Coppa (Johnston,RI)
Karyn Fraielli
October 19, 2010
To the entire De Luca family. I'm so sorry to hear that Mr. De Luca has died. I know how difficult this must be for you. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Richard Lauro
October 19, 2010
Mrs DeLuca, Micheal, Luca & Ramona.
Please accept my deepest sympathy. Mr DeLuca was a great man and raised a beautiful close loving family. I hope you can give each other strength during this difficult time.
Kim & Matt Fandetti
October 19, 2010
Luca, Lori and the entire loving and devoted family of Mr. De Luca. Please accept our deepest sympathies, you are in our thoughts and prayers. My he rest in peace.
Lisa Rallis
October 19, 2010
Luca and Lori and the entire famly. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa Rallis
Amica
October 19, 2010
Our deepest condolence to the whole family,Frank was a good husband and a good and loving father. He will be missed by all. May he find peace in heaven.With sympathy,Raffaela and Gaetano Gozzi.
October 19, 2010
Luca and Lori and your entire family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa Rallis
Amica Life
Rossana Scitarelli
October 19, 2010
To the entire De Luca family we send our deepest sympathy. May God bless you and give you all the strength to stay strong through this very sad time. So sorry for your loss.
Elvio, Elaine, Paul Scitarelli, and Rossana Vallante
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