Thomas A. DeLuca Sr. 1953-2024

He was born Oct. 31, 1953, in Warren, the son of Guy T. and Sarah A. Natoli Deluca.

Tom was a 1972 graduate of McDonald High School and worked as a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service in Youngstown for more than 25 years, retiring in 2013. He also served his country in the U.S. Army, being honorably discharged in 1975.

He married the former Patricia C. Oblinger Rosko on Dec. 15, 2012. They shared many years of marriage and happy memories together. She survives him.

Tom was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Austintown. He was also a Little League baseball coach for many years, and was an avid bowler, golfer and New York Yankees fan.

Besides his wife, Tom is survived by two children, Thomas A. (Gina) DeLuca Jr., of Youngstown and Kelly (Neil) Huda of Poland. He also leaves behind a sister, Roslyn (Donald) Augustine of Niles; and three grandchildren; Thomas, Skyler and Noah.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Anna Mae Devaney.

Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at Lane Funeral Home, 5797 Mahoning Ave., Austintown.

Friends may call one hour prior to services, from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, in Tom’s memory.

This obituary may be viewed and condolences can be sent by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com.

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