Lebanon County PA Archives Obituaries.....DeLuca, Anthony A. "Tony"  February 12, 2009
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  Published in the Lebanon Daily News on 2/15/2009 
  DeLuca, Anthony A. "Tony"   
   
  Anthony "Tony" A. DeLuca, 86, of Myerstown died Thursday, February 12, 2009, in 
  the Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was the devoted husband of Ofelia R. DeLuca. 
  Born and raised in Myerstown, Pa., he was the son of Vincenzo and Giovanna 
  DeLuca. Tony was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, wherein he was enlisted in 
  the 102nd Infantry Division. He was a retired foreman/crane operator for the 
  Bethlehem Steel Corporation, in which he was employed for over 30 years. Tony 
  was known for his strong work ethic before and after retirement. More recently, 
  commencing in 1993, he initiated his "second career" by becoming gainfully 
  employed within the housekeeping department at the Good Samaritan Hospital, and 
  worked there up until December 2008. This was a job in which he thoroughly 
  enjoyed, and Tony was recently honored for achieving 15 years of service . Tony 
  was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Myerstown VFW, as well as his 
  place of worship - Mary Gate of Heaven Church. His passions included a love of 
  gardening, socializing, and attending/watching football and baseball games. 
  Surviving are a daughter, Melanie, wife of Alan Hepburn of Etters, Pa. His one-
  and-only granddaughter, Alexis, was his pride and joy. Also surviving are four 
  sisters, Nunsie Marcozzi, Josephine Annabali, Philomena Novak and Mary, wife of 
  Victor Flamini. Tony was preceded in death by a brother, Fred DeLuca. Funeral 
  Mass Tuesday, February 17th, at 11 a.m. from Mary Gate of Heaven Church, 188 
  West McKinley Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067. Viewing hours Tuesday morning from 10-
  11 at the church. Interment at St. Gertrude's Cemetery, Lebanon, on Thursday, 
  February 19th, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mary 
  Gate of Heaven Church. Thompson Funeral Home Inc. in charge of arrangements..  
  Published in the Lebanon Daily News on 2/15/2009  
  
  
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