Raymond C. DeLuca Posted: 2020-08-25 11:06:17

Obituary

Raymond C. DeLuca, 79, of Huntley, formerly of Algonquin, died on August 21, 2020.
Raymond was born on March 16, 1941 in Newark, New Jersey to parents Carl and Josephine (nee Coppola) DeLuca.
Raymond married Carol (nee Nevins ) on December 26, 1972 and they shared many happy years together. His grandchildren meant the world to him and there wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for them. Raymond had a big heart for his family and for shelter dogs. He was passionate about volunteering at animal shelters and will be greatly missed by his dog Reese. He could often be found cheering for the New York Giants and the Boston Red Sox, as well as for Notre Dame. He loved to help, and he showed he cared by his loving actions for both friends and family.
Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Carol DeLuca, his children, Lisa (Michael) Ribardo, Christopher (Carolyn) DeLuca, and Andrew DeLuca, his grandchildren, Madelyn, Julia, Nathaniel, Mark, and Matthew, and his siblings, Joanne Gallagher and Brenda (Michael) Pizzi.
Visitation will be Friday, August 28, from 11a.m. to 12:30p.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, followed by 1p.m. mass at St. Mary Church 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Raymond’s name can be made to the CJD Foundation https://cjdfoundation.org/
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com

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Chuck Chodl 2020-08-25 15:16:59

Sorry to hear about the loss of Ray. He will be missed not only by me but the rest of the Sun City Softball Club.

Virgina Dean 2020-08-25 19:36:06

I loved Raymond and Carol DeLuca, they were friends, adventurers, and wonderful people. Love to Carol and the boys and Lisa at this terrible time.

James R. Forsythe 2020-08-26 07:34:04

My heartfelt condolences to the entire Deluca Family. I was blessed to have met Ray some 20 years ago and have stayed in touch with him over the years. A truly fine man who loved his Family dearly and was a kind friend to me. So sorry for your loss.

Marian Johnston 2020-08-26 08:15:24

My prayers are with all the DeLuca Family.

Anne Twist 2020-08-26 08:42:01

I’m so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed!

John D. Forsythe 2020-08-26 13:16:00

So sorry to hear about Raymond's passing, please accept my sincere condolences. I worked with Raymond for several years. I have great memories of our friendship and recall his always friendly humor. I know he will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Sherri Kelley 2020-08-26 17:18:34

So sorry to here about Raymond! I can’t believe he is gone. I enjoyed working with him at Huntley D158 as a bus driver. He enjoyed his job and we had some good laughs together! He will be Missed!

Elaine Marie Woods 2020-08-27 07:30:59

Carol and Family my deepest sympathy for your loss of Raymond. He will be truly missed by all. Prayers and love sent to all. Love your cousin. Elaine