Anthony F. Deluca, of Stamford, Ct, passed away on March 21st, in Ocala, Fl.
Tony was born December 17th, 1930 to Antonio and Margaret Deluca, and was raised in Stamford. Tony enlisted for military service in the US Navy during the Korean War, and proudly served aboard the Battleship Missouri, “BB 63”. After his honorable discharge, he joined the Stamford Fire Department, serving his home town for 25 years. He worked in many of the stations, including #3, Shippan, and Central. He retired in 1981. Tony then worked with ARI Incorporated, of Stamford, and Special Needs Services in Bridgeport, where he helped “differently-abled” adults to live their best lives. His construction skills and woodworking talents made “group” homes into warm, personal homes. In 1986, Tony married Jill and they lived in Fairfield, Beacon Falls and Prospect Connecticut. They loved road trips throughout New England and spending time with their growing family and expanding their circle of friends. They moved to Florida in 1998 and enjoyed exploring their new home state, and the Florida lifestyle. Tony’s best pal, also a retired fireman, “Doc” moved to Florida and they spent lots of time in the local VFW, making many new friends together.
Tony is survived by his wife Jill, together for 41 years. He is also survived by his children, Alan DeLuca, Margaret Terry, Michelle LeMaire, and Tony Deluca and their spouses; and his grandchildren Peter and Andrew DeLuca, Kaitlyn Terry, Alyssa Terry-Weathers, Amber Deluca and Travis DeLuca. Tony is also survived by his sister-in-law, Peggy Sass and her daughter’s Alyssa Wilkerson and Jennifer Cohn. He was beyond thrilled to have met his newborn great-niece, Nora, shortly before he passed. He is predeceased by his parents, his brother Joseph, and his daughter Judy.