Mr. Patsy J. DeLuca

Mr. Patsy J. DeLuca, age 92, of Utica, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the Masonic Care Community of NY surrounded by the love and prayers of his family. Born in Utica on December 27, 1919, Patsy was the son of the late William “Blaise” and Maria (Scambone) DeLuca. He attended local schools and was a proud veteran of the United States Army where he honorably served his country during World War II. On October 10, 1942 he married the former Florence Tocco of Frankfort, NY, with whom he shared 68 years until her passing on October 16, 2010. Prior to his military service, Patsy worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a national program designed to protect and develop the natural resources of America. Patsy was blessed with a diligent work ethic and a conscientious concern for safety measures in all his endeavors. He was a dedicated employee of the Foster Brothers Mattress Company, and subsequently the U.S. Postal Service where he worked as a Letter Carrier in Utica and Yorkville, retiring in January of 1981. But his best job was that of patriarch of his family, and the pride he held for his children and grandchildren was paramount and perpetual. He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and the Moose Lodge in Marcy. During his spare time, he enjoyed playing cards, bowling, and watching baseball games, especially in scenic Proctor Park. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Church. Patsy is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Patricia M. and John K. Barkett of Clinton; his son and daughter-in-law, Donald W. and Diana L. DeLuca of Frankfort; his grandchildren Barbara Barkett and Bryan Seamon, John Jr. and Lisa Barkett, Anthony and Amy Barkett, Donald DeLuca Jr., and Victoria DeLuca; and his great-grandchildren, Jack Barkett, Gabriella Barkett, and Grace Barkett. He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws, Marion Wetmore of Utica, and Joseph Tocco of Frankfort. He was predeceased by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Mamie and Charles Altier, and Nora and Felix Tarkowski; his brother and sister-in-law, William and Theresa Lucky; his nephew William “Billy” Lucky; niece, Nancy Occuto; and his in-laws, Mary Jane Spina, Victor J. and Catherine “Kay” Tocco, Frank and Lucy Tocco, and Theresa Tocco. The family would like to thank the staff at the Masonic Care Community of NY, and especially Simone, for the compassionate and consistent level of care they gave to Patsy during his stay. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Patsy’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Wednesday morning at 9:30 from the funeral home and at 10:30 at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Mark P. Kaminski. Entombment will take place in Calvary Cemetery Chapel with Military Honors conferred.

Mr. Patsy J. DeLuca

December 27, 1919 - November 4, 2012