Obituary of Richard Mario De Luca

Raritan, NJ – Richard Mario De Luca, 59, died February 13, 2017. He was born in Somerville on October 17,1957 to his parents, Audrey Barna De Luca and Mario De Luca. Richard was a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University where he earned his Business Degree. He attended Vermont Law School and Bridgewater-Raritan High School. Richard was a self-employed attorney. Prior to opening his own practice, he was an Associate for Golden, Rothschild, Spagnola, and DiFazio Firm During his career, Richard proudly served as the Judge and Attorney for his home town, the Borough of Raritan; Prosecutor for Dunellen and Raritan; Public Defender for the Borough of Hillsborough and Green Brook; a member of the Raritan Republican Committee; and a member of the Somerset County Sewage Authority. He was a communicant of St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church in Raritan. Richard was an avid sports fan of the New York Yankees, New York Giants, and New York Rangers. He also was a Jimmy Buffett fan, enjoyed listening to his music and attending concerts with his sister, Diane, and friends. Richard enjoyed playing golf, boating, sailing, and gardening. He will be missed and remembered for his generous heart, sensitivity, and for his love of life. Richard is survived by her loving sister, Diane Morrison (Frank); his brother, Louis De Luca; his beloved niece, Karen Hudock (Diane); nephews, Kevin Vreeland (Sally), Marc De Luca (Ratana) and Matthew De Luca (Danielle); one great-niece, Eleanor; and four great-nephews, David, Stephen, Massimo, and Joseph; and his dear friend and confidant, Stephanie Markota. He was predeceased by his parents, Audrey Barna De Luca and Mario De Luca. Visitation, Friday, February 17, 2017, 3:00 to 7:00 pm at the Bongiovi Funeral Home, 416 Bell Avenue, Raritan, NJ 08869, (908-725-1887). Funeral Services, Saturday, February 18, 2017, visitation 9:00 to 10:00 am at the funeral home followed by a 10:30 am Funeral Mass at St. Ann's Church, 45 Anderson Street, Raritan, NJ 08869. Burial is private. Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the Raritan Fire Department #2, 611 North Thompson Street, Raritan, NJ 08869. "FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS"»