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7/25/2023

Gene P. “Duke” DeLuca. Age 72. Frankfort resident, formerly of Chicago Heights. Graduate of Bloom High School. Attended Southern Illinois University. Retired Custodian from the Chicago Heights School District 170 at Jefferson and Washington Schools. Father of Matthew DeLuca. Son of the late Pauline nee Ignelzi and Gene J. DeLuca Sr. Brother of Raymond and James DeLuca. Uncle of Sarah, Amy and Karen. Friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W 14th Street US rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Friday July 28, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Services at funeral home Saturday July 29, 2023 10:00 am. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.

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Mary E Champagne

May 30, 2026, 10:12 PM

You came to mind in a profound way tonight. I realized tonight you went on to the angels. How I wished I could have laughed with you once more. God bless your children!

Kimberly Haynes McMahon

Sep 20, 2023, 7:25 AM

Many fond childhood memories. Gene was such a good friend and all around nice person. My condolences to family and friends.

Suellen Fansher

Aug 10, 2023, 12:48 PM

Matt please know that my family is saddened to hear that your Dad has passed. Old Parkview neighbors and school district buddies--we all grew up together! We will think of you all with much affection! Suellen, Jim, Jessica and Ali

Rob Eickhoff

Aug 2, 2023, 2:00 AM

Duke The world's a pooer place with your passing. I remember the two years we worked for Bob Lueder and CHPD at Small Fry & CHAA parks. I valued your friendship then and although life's happenings sent us on different paths, I have always looked back at the time we had, fondly. Rest easy, brother. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Julie Craig

Jul 30, 2023, 11:37 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Jim DeLuca

Jul 28, 2023, 6:26 PM

I will miss you my brother. I am always so proud of you. I have so many wonderful memories of you. God Bless you my beloved brother. Peace and much Love to my awesome brother. Jim

Karyn Walsh

Jul 27, 2023, 10:09 PM

You were always the coolest... I have many fond memories of you coming home from Southern, always surrounded by friends and pretty girls! I will miss you Uncle Gene

Frank Pignotti

Jul 27, 2023, 7:19 PM

Gene was a terrific guy. Friendly to all.

Tim & Paula Tosi

Jul 26, 2023, 9:08 PM

Sorry to hear this. Our condolences to the family.

michael wachel

Jul 26, 2023, 8:32 AM

My sympathies to the family. I was a classmate of Duke at Bloom. We were on the baseball team together. We shared some memories at the reunion. Great guy, will be missed.

Patricia Langley Eisele

Jul 25, 2023, 4:07 PM

Rest in peace dear friend.

Toby Gershon Padgett

Jul 25, 2023, 3:49 PM

Gene, we've known each other since elementary school and you were always one of the kindest, funniest, decent guys I ever knew. You are very much missed and very much loved by so many. Rest in peace my friend. XOXO

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7/25/2023

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