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David L. DeLullo, Jr. | 70
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David L. DeLullo, Jr., 70, of Silver Creek Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, April 23, 2024, with his family by his side.
He was born November 9, 1953, in Ridgway, son of Diane G. DeLullo and the late David L. DeLullo, Sr. David was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1971 and Penn State University, Class of 1974.
On December 22, 1986, the iron horse cowboy married his horseless cowgirl, Sara Lion Schlimm, and then remarried Sara DeLullo on September 28, 1996.
In addition to the love of his life, David is survived by his loving mother, Diane DeLullo, his son, David L. DeLullo, III and his fiancé, Melissa Moore, a step-son Michael Christopher Schlimm, his sisters, Diane Krise (Michael) of St. Marys and Susan Leithner (Kenneth) of St. Marys; brothers: John C. DeLullo of Weedville, James M. DeLullo (Laura) of St. Marys, Richard S. DeLullo (Linda) of St. Marys, Michael J. DeLullo (Jodi) of St. Marys, Robert P. DeLullo (Julie) of St. Marys, and Charles W. DeLullo (Shelley) of St. Marys; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
David was preceded in death by his father, David L. DeLullo, Sr., July 2, 2017.
David had a tremendous impact on all those he encountered in the community. He was the founder of COMTEC Mfg. Inc, a powdered metal facility where he was proud to design products that were unique to the PM Industry. His career dream was to purchase an 825-Ton press and was successful in designing and building the Ferrari red facility to house it.
David lived life to the fullest with an enthusiastic appetite for knowledge and new challenges. He was a wine maker, chicken farmer, drag racer with hand crafted motorcycle, pond builder with white sandy beach, and an avid collector of Winchester rifles. He truly enjoyed sharing his knowledge with family and friends.
David’s most recent passion was being a grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his two grandchildren Addilynn and Jett. He will be greatly missed.
Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in the Queen of the World Church on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 12:30 PM with the Rev. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, celebrating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery with a gathering to follow at the Bavarian Hills Golf Course.
A private visitation for David will be held for his family at Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home.
Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to Elk County Community Foundation for David Lawrence & Sara Ann DeLullo, Jr. Charitable Fund, 32 S. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857; St. Mary’s Police Department, 319 Erie Avenue, St. Marys, PA 15857; Crystal Fire Department, 319 Erie Avenue, St. Marys, PA 15857; or St. Mary’s Ambulance Service, 773 Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.
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A pioneer, an adventurist, a friend to all he met.
Rest in peace Sir.
My sincerest condolences to all of the DeLullo family. May God provide you with peace and comfort.
Our thoughts, prayers and encouragement are with the entire DeLullo family.
I am so deeply sorry for Dave’s family, and for their loss of this wonderful man. I am praying for his family and friends, and will continue to pray for all who knew and loved him.
I never met David in Person but I feel I know him from his awesome family. His Sister Diane has mentioned with such loving words I feel I know enough that I’m deeply sorry for the family of David. Prayers for you ALL🙏🙏🙏
RIP David 🙏🙏🙏
Our deepest condolences to your entire family on the passing of Dave. His smile was contagious and his gift of telling stories memorable. He touched so many lives and will be remembered by all.
Keep the laughter and memories close and know that he is smiling with you. Dave fought a long battle and now he is at peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Laura and Karl kuntz
Sincere condolences to the entire family on the loss of a their son, husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and FRIEND! Dave was a good man and will be remembered by so many. Hang on to the memories and cherish with your whole hearts! Vicky Braun Weinzierl
I was saddened to hear of Dave’s passing, but know he is suffering no more. Enjoy all the memories you have of Dave. Great picture,I will always remember that great smile of his.
Sara, David, Michael, Addilynn, Jett, Diane, Siblings and families:
Dave had the most incredible life and a smile that was truly evident on the life he lead.
For sure he was an outstanding businessman and person, he will be remembered and missed always. As hard as it was to say good bye to this wonderful man, he is now healthy and at peace. He is reminiscing with his father and other relatives through the Gates of Heaven. I have no doubt Jesus greeted him with opened arms and a gentle smile to welcome him home.
May each of you be filled with God’s peace and grace knowing you will be reunited someday.
God Bless, Kathy and Mike Reuscher
There are so many words to describe Dave…An inspiration, A role model, A risk taker, A confidant, A man of wisdom , The most genuine and generous, A dreamer, the list could go on…most of all the truest most honest friend any one could have. We feel so very grateful in our lives to have had him as a true friend. He will always be missed.