Gaspard DeLuca, 71 years, of Monroe, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital.
Born December 3, 1950 in Lobbes, Belgium, Gaspard was the son of the late Pietro and Giuseppina (Leonardo) DeLuca. He graduated from high school and trade school in Belgium.
On July 16, 1970 he married his beloved wife, the former Maria Piccione, in Borgetto, Sicily. The couple moved to Monroe in 1974 from Belgium. Sadly, Maria preceded him in death on January 27, 2021, after 50 years of marriage.
A commercial painter for many years, he along with his wife, also owned and operated Franco's Pizzeria and Restaurant in Blissfield, Michigan from 1981 until their retirement in 2000.
Gaspard was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Monroe. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling, watching Star Trek, old Italian and French films, playing Chess, and spoiling his grandchildren. Gaspard was all about family. He would talk to his siblings in Europe each day. He cherished family dinners and time spent with his children and grandchildren.
Gaspard is survived by his three loving children: Antoinette (Mike) Carder of Monroe, Carl (Zach) DeLuca of San Diego, CA and Valerie DeLuca of Monroe, seven treasured grandchildren: Jordan, Jacob, Nathaniel, Natalia, Carly, Daniella, and Matteo, his three siblings: Liboria (Jacque) VanHerpe of Belgium, Onofrio (Emmanuelle) DeLuca of Spain, and Rosette DeLuca of Belgium, and his many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and beloved wife, Maria, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Katarina, and a sister, Maria DeLuca.
On Thursday, February 17, 2022 he will lie in state at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church from 10:00 am until Mass of the Resurrection celebrating his life at 11:00 am. Fr. Kishore Battu, will be the celebrant. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Monroe.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, Michigan, 48162 is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary page at www.bacarellafuneralhome.com .