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Joseph DeBiase Obituary
Joseph C. DeBiase, 47, of Phoenix Street, Wilkes-Barre, died Tuesday at his home.
He was born in Oaho, Hawaii, September 3, 1956, a son of the late Cosimo T. and Rosemarie Ann Lavelle DeBiase. He was a graduate of Hanover Area High School. He was an Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War from 1973 to 1976. Mr. DeBiase was employed by the Diamond Manufacturing Company in Wyoming. He was a member of Ashley American Legion Post 673. Joe was an avid fan of local high school sports.
Surviving are sisters, Donna Marie Zapotek, and her husband, Andrew, Dallas; Denise Styczen, and her husband, John, Hanover Twp.; his beloved niece and nephews, Carla Marie Zapotek and Scott A. Zapotek, Jason M. and Brandon K. Styczen; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 11 from the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, Park Avenue and South Street, Wilkes-Barre, with Rev. James E. McGahagan, Pastor of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, Hanover Twp., officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Twp.
Friends may call Thursday evening from 5-8.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, may be made to the Hanover Area Football or Hanover Area Basketball Booster Club, c/o Dan Fisher, 1600 Sans Souci Parkway, Hanover Twp., PA 18706.
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Memories and Condolences
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Linda Yanus (Holmquist)
April 8, 2004
Dear Donna & Denise,
I have lost my best friend and confidant. Joe was always there for me, happy times as well as sad times. This is one sad time I have to go it alone, without my friend.
I will miss him terribly...
louis g. marsicano
March 21, 2004
joe d., my sons alex and jesse will miss you very much, so will pattie and i. you're laughter and your smile will be missed most of all. we love you and will miss you, cousin louie and family.
Jeff Charles
March 12, 2004
Donna and Denise...
You may not remember me but Joe and I were very good friends as kids and young adults.. Though I have been gone from the area for many years, I have always had fond memories of your brother and your late mom and dad... You have my deepest sympathy in the sad time..
Rich Malkemes
March 12, 2004
Donna & Denise,
Joe was a Great friend as we went to a few Yankee games together and did a lot of partying together also. I am truly saddened to lose a good friend like Joe. God Bless.
Bill Busse
March 11, 2004
Donna & Denise
I.m truly sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of Joe & you girls when we were kids. Thinking of you.
Love,
Billy
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