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1935
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2019
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JACK DeFeo Obituary
LAKE ALFRED - Mr. Jack DeFeo, age 83 a resident of Lake Alfred passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Winter Haven Hospital with his family by his side.
Jack was born July 24, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York to Savario and Mary (Mercurio) DeFeo. He was a Polk County resident since 1973 coming from Long Island, NY. He was a United States Navy Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict, retired from the Automotive Industry and was proud of his Italian Heritage.
Jack was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Winter Haven and a member of the Kings Pointe Veterans Association. He enjoyed sweets (cannolis, moon pies) and was an avid story & joke teller.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters - Theresa & Angie. Jack is survived by his loving family; Wife of 61 years, Anne DeFeo of Lake Alfred; 3 Sons: Danny (Vivian) DeFeo of Savannah, GA. Joe (Gina) DeFeo of Lakeland Jack (Colleen) DeFeo, Jr. of Orlando;Daughter: Donna (Jake) Kendall of Winter Haven; sister: Josephine (James) Gallagher of Rockville Center, NY; 14 grandchildren: Anthony, Vinnie, Jen, Josh, Nick, Brandon, Erich, Olivia, Kayla, Dominic, Bryce, Braeden, Abbey & Sofia; 11 Gt. Grandchildren: Kaya, Dawsen, Layla, Rylee, Mila, Laney, Mason, Jayce, Aubrey, Maverick & Scarlett.
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 15th from 5:00 until 7:00 pm at Kersey Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am Thursday, May 16th at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, (chapel) @ 532 Ave. M, NW, Winter Haven. Interment will follow at Auburndale Memorial Park.
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John Chevalier
May 10, 2021
Just realized it’s been two years. I lost a year somewhere. Still miss seeing you jack.
July 4, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Sending my love and thoughts to the family.
May 16, 2019
Donna and John... Joan and I send our deepest love and prayers for you and your family.
Jack was a very special husband,father and Grand father. he will be greatly missed by all.
Love Bob and Joan
Holley Simoneau
May 15, 2019
Donna and family I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family during this time.
John Chevalier
May 14, 2019
To Anne and family , I am so sorry to hear of jacks passing. I knew jack from hanging out at the body shop b s ing with jack and rob. Jack was a good down to earth hard working man that I'm proud to say I knew him and considered him a friend. He loved a good joke and good gossip . He's going to be missed by many. May God bless jack and his loving family who he loved very much. John chevalier auburndale Florida
JoAnn Stubbs
May 14, 2019
Mrs Anne I am so Sorry for Your Loss... We so Love you and Mr Jack at Victory Insurance and Will Surely Miss His Presence.... May God Give You Peace at this time.
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