Billy, as he was affectionately called by his family and friends, was born in Philadelphia to his mother Marie R. DeLuca (Pingitore) and his father William J. DeLuca Sr. and raised in Feasterville, he graduated from Neshaminy High School in 1972.
He entered the bar and restaurant industry for many years, settling down in New Hope. He worked at The Raven and Bowman’s Tavern in Washington Crossing as the restaurant manager.
Billy would always light up a room with a joke and a laugh. He loved making people feel welcome. He was dedicated to his job and loved spending time watching television with his little dog Annabella. Billy was a car enthusiast and always made sure his Volvo was spotlessly clean.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Mark Angelo in 1993. He is survived by his loving brothers, Frank (Dr. Rey Velasco), Richard (Gary Plevyak), Jack (Debra), Jeffrey (Sharon), his niece and nephew Maria Lynn and Jeffrey William DeLuca. His longtime companion Paul Follett of Mount Laurel NJ was by his side until he succumbed to his illness.
The family would especially like to thank the staff of Fox Subacute Center in Warrington for their constant and attentive treatment and care.
A service of remembrance will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the Lamb Funeral Home, 101 Byberry Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA. The family will receive friends from 10 AM until the time of the service. His interment will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to F.A.C.T. Bucks County, 31 N Sugan Rd, New Hope, PA 18938 would be appreciated.
