DE LUCA,
Carmelo (Mel)
Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ -
Posted: Saturday, January 3, 2015 -
Carmelo “Mel” De Luca was born March 7, 1924 in Brooklyn, N.Y. He passed
peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, Dec. 27, 2014.
Mel served in the U.S. Army as a combat medic during World War II in the
Philippine Islands, from 1943 to 1945. He was married to Mary Montagna
in 1946 and had a son, Mario and a daughter, Carolyn. He later married
his wife June, in 1971 and moved to Lake Havasu City in 1978, where they
opened a sporting goods business. He made many friends during this time.
In 1994, they sold the business to enjoy their retirement. He was an
active member in the London Bridge Rotary Club where he attended
meetings for the last 36 years with perfect attendance. He played poker
regularly at a local social club here in Lake Havasu City.
Mel was preceded in death by June his wife of 40 years.
He leaves behind his son, Mario; his daughter, Carol; son-in-law, Brian;
grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He surely will be missed by each and every one of his family and
friends, especially his cats, Bozo, Lulu and Leilei.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to
Hospice of Havasu, in honor of Mel De Luca. A memorial service will be
at 3:30 p.m., Thursday at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.
Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.
Thoughts and condolences may be sent to Mel’s family at www.lietz-
frazefuneralhome.com.