Friday, September 25, 2020. Beloved husband of Barbara DeLuca; dear father of Paul (Gigi) DeLuca and Laura (Joe Pavlovec) DeLuca; dear brother of Ray (Nettie), John (Mary Ellen) and Tom (the late Winnie) Deluca; Our dear grandfather.
Emil was employed as an Insurance Broker to Norman Spencer out of Columbus, Ohio and he was owner and founder of the North American Tournament Association.
He belonged to many charitable organizations, including The Masons, member of the Elk’s Lodge and very active in The Concord Lion’s Club where he was a past president and board member. He was the Chairman and MC of the Fish for Sight Bass Tournament Committee which was held at The Lake of The Ozarks.
Service: Memorial visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Road on Saturday, October 3, 11:00 a.m. until memorial service at 2:00 p.m. Contributions to Concord Village Lions Club – Fish For Sight (Attn: Richard Boyette 16820 Sunset Circle Wildwood, MO 63011).
Laura
Sad to hear about your Dad. Prayers for strength and peace.
Sharon Brogdon
Laura
Sad to hear about your Dad. Prayers for strength and peace.
Sharon Brogdon
Ray and Nettie, Our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. May memories of happy times keep you strong.
Ray and Nettie, Our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. May memories of happy times keep you strong.
Friend, Mentor, and Fishing Buddy.
The world is a different place now.
Friend, Mentor, and Fishing Buddy.
The world is a different place now.
Laura, I am so sorry for the passing of your dear father. You have my deepest condolences.
Laura, I am so sorry for the passing of your dear father. You have my deepest condolences.
My sincere condolences go out to you and your family. Prayers sent your way for strength and peace.
My sincere condolences go out to you and your family. Prayers sent your way for strength and peace.
Dear Laura:
I have known and fished with Emil for many years through the St. Louis Bass Busters. I extend my sincerest sympathies to you and Emil’s family and many friends.
Dear Laura:
I have known and fished with Emil for many years through the St. Louis Bass Busters. I extend my sincerest sympathies to you and Emil’s family and many friends.
So sad, I have lost one of my oldest and dearest friends.
So sad, I have lost one of my oldest and dearest friends.
Our sincere condolence, thoughts, and prayers during this difficult time. Emil was a valued colleague, employee, and friend. I will always remember working with him, hearing his passion for the support for Fish for Sight, and watching him win year-after-year the best prizes at the NS Golf Outing. He will be truly missed but our memories of Emil will be cherished forever – Singerly Christopher Norman& Family
Our sincere condolence, thoughts, and prayers during this difficult time. Emil was a valued colleague, employee, and friend. I will always remember working with him, hearing his passion for the support for Fish for Sight, and watching him win year-after-year the best prizes at the NS Golf Outing. He will be truly missed but our memories of Emil will be cherished forever – Singerly Christopher Norman& Family
Laura,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family.
Laura,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family.
Oldham Bros., Inc. and Smokey Row Farms, Inc. Owners and Employees (Mary Jo and Larry, Charlie and Libby, C I and Lou, Sally and Rich, Charles and Kim, Joel, Nathan, Dustin, Hank, Drake, Rinda, Mike, Kenny, Ronnie, Terry and all) extend our sincere sympathy to Emil’s family at this sad time. We have appreciated his guidance, support and friendship for many years and we will miss him We pray for peace and comfort for his family. May Emil rest in peace.
Oldham Bros., Inc. and Smokey Row Farms, Inc. Owners and Employees (Mary Jo and Larry, Charlie and Libby, C I and Lou, Sally and Rich, Charles and Kim, Joel, Nathan, Dustin, Hank, Drake, Rinda, Mike, Kenny, Ronnie, Terry and all) extend our sincere sympathy to Emil’s family at this sad time. We have appreciated his guidance, support and friendship for many years and we will miss him We pray for peace and comfort for his family. May Emil rest in peace.
Dear Barb, family and friends,
You have my heartfelt sympathy – Emil’s passing is a great loss and I will miss him. Emil was a great friend to the Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments. He found delight in making sure kids in our community who are blind or visually impaired received the services they need to thrive. I’ll always remember Emil’s smile and his big heart for our kids.
Rest in peace, Emil.
Dear Barb, family and friends,
You have my heartfelt sympathy – Emil’s passing is a great loss and I will miss him. Emil was a great friend to the Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments. He found delight in making sure kids in our community who are blind or visually impaired received the services they need to thrive. I’ll always remember Emil’s smile and his big heart for our kids.
Rest in peace, Emil.
Barb- no words
I not only enjoyed working with Emil but loved every moment of knowing you both. You were the couple we all admired and loved. I still remember the time Emil and I hoped on a golf cart to cheat our 5k run and will miss him dearly!!!!!!!!
Barb- no words
I not only enjoyed working with Emil but loved every moment of knowing you both. You were the couple we all admired and loved. I still remember the time Emil and I hoped on a golf cart to cheat our 5k run and will miss him dearly!!!!!!!!
Barb, I am so sorry for you and your family’s loss. Emil was a wonderful man so full of life and love. I am blessed to have known him and always enjoyed our conversations.
Barb, I am so sorry for you and your family’s loss. Emil was a wonderful man so full of life and love. I am blessed to have known him and always enjoyed our conversations.
Our deepest sympathy to Emil’s family, you are in my prayers.
Paulette and Bob Deluca
Our deepest sympathy to Emil’s family, you are in my prayers.
Paulette and Bob Deluca
Oh Barb-
I am heartbroken to hear the news of Emil’s passing. Emil had a heart of gold. The two of you were an Extraordinary duo! Loved by all. I will never forget the time Emil and I ran the last few secs of the 5k to the finish line together as a team for NS Golf outing. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Tight Hugs your way.
Keely Manning and Family
Oh Barb-
I am heartbroken to hear the news of Emil’s passing. Emil had a heart of gold. The two of you were an Extraordinary duo! Loved by all. I will never forget the time Emil and I ran the last few secs of the 5k to the finish line together as a team for NS Golf outing. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Tight Hugs your way.
Keely Manning and Family
Sorry to hear about the passing of such a funny, friendly and caring individual. Condolences to his family.
Sorry to hear about the passing of such a funny, friendly and caring individual. Condolences to his family.
My heart is broken for Barb and Emil’s family. Emil was taken from us too soon. He was my teammate at Norman-Spencer for the past 12+ years, and work for me will never again be the same without him. I learned so much from him over the years, and I always enjoyed him calling me and regaling me with all kinds of stories about his life, whether it was about insurance or fishing or hunting or the opera or just about anything else. I think he knew a little bit of something about just about everything! Sometimes I groaned when I saw his call come in, because he knew how to push for what he wanted, but it helped me grow and kept me on my toes. I know he adored and cherished Barb, and their little dog, Roxie, too. How am I ever going to “skin griz” without you, partner? I will miss you every single day.
My heart is broken for Barb and Emil’s family. Emil was taken from us too soon. He was my teammate at Norman-Spencer for the past 12+ years, and work for me will never again be the same without him. I learned so much from him over the years, and I always enjoyed him calling me and regaling me with all kinds of stories about his life, whether it was about insurance or fishing or hunting or the opera or just about anything else. I think he knew a little bit of something about just about everything! Sometimes I groaned when I saw his call come in, because he knew how to push for what he wanted, but it helped me grow and kept me on my toes. I know he adored and cherished Barb, and their little dog, Roxie, too. How am I ever going to “skin griz” without you, partner? I will miss you every single day.
Barb I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family
Debbie Kucharsky
Norman Spencer
Barb I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family
Debbie Kucharsky
Norman Spencer
Barb and family, I am saddened to hear of Emil’s passing. My condolences to you and the family. He was a bright light in our world and will be dearly missed.
Barb and family, I am saddened to hear of Emil’s passing. My condolences to you and the family. He was a bright light in our world and will be dearly missed.
Barb and Family,
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family in this extremely difficult time. Emil was a bright spot in so many people’s lives, including mine. He was a true inspiration and will be missed dearly. Fond memories of him will live on forever in the lives of those he touched with his jovial, energetic and encouraging personality. Emil remains a role model and inspiration in his legacy. Praying for peace, comfort and assurance in this time.
Anthony Burgos
Norman-Spencer
Barb and Family,
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family in this extremely difficult time. Emil was a bright spot in so many people’s lives, including mine. He was a true inspiration and will be missed dearly. Fond memories of him will live on forever in the lives of those he touched with his jovial, energetic and encouraging personality. Emil remains a role model and inspiration in his legacy. Praying for peace, comfort and assurance in this time.
Anthony Burgos
Norman-Spencer
Tom, Paul and Laura:
Please except my condolences on the passing of Emil. I know the void that loosing a sibling can leave. Please know that your families are in our thoughts and prayers. I’m sure he will be sadly missed.
Tom & Judy Purcell
Tom, Paul and Laura:
Please except my condolences on the passing of Emil. I know the void that loosing a sibling can leave. Please know that your families are in our thoughts and prayers. I’m sure he will be sadly missed.
Tom & Judy Purcell
Barb,
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. We will surely miss Emil. He was a lovable, generous, and kind person. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers.
Butch and Robbi
Barb,
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. We will surely miss Emil. He was a lovable, generous, and kind person. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers.
Butch and Robbi
Barb and family. You have my heartfelt sympathy. you lost a great husband
and I lost a best friend. I know how you feel after losing my wife and there is nothing I can say that will make it better, but, keep your friends and family close in your time of grief. it doesn’t fix it but it will help.
I am now so glad I got to spend time with you both while I was in St. Louis. one more memory to remember. If I can do anything just ask.
Your friend Bruce Mottin
Barb and family. You have my heartfelt sympathy. you lost a great husband
and I lost a best friend. I know how you feel after losing my wife and there is nothing I can say that will make it better, but, keep your friends and family close in your time of grief. it doesn’t fix it but it will help.
I am now so glad I got to spend time with you both while I was in St. Louis. one more memory to remember. If I can do anything just ask.
Your friend Bruce Mottin
Barb,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of conversations with Emil, whether on the phone or during his visits to the office. He always had such enthusiasm for everything he did. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Barb,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of conversations with Emil, whether on the phone or during his visits to the office. He always had such enthusiasm for everything he did. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Dear Barb and family,
I, too, was shocked at this news. I enjoyed working with Emil at Norman-Spencer for many years and found him so entertaining!. As for Barb, you are such a doll and gracious lady. I will try to keep in touch. I so enjoyed our golf outing shopping trips and excursions. We sure had a good time together. My deepest condolences to you and all your family. No doubt Emil will be deeply missed.
Dear Barb and family,
I, too, was shocked at this news. I enjoyed working with Emil at Norman-Spencer for many years and found him so entertaining!. As for Barb, you are such a doll and gracious lady. I will try to keep in touch. I so enjoyed our golf outing shopping trips and excursions. We sure had a good time together. My deepest condolences to you and all your family. No doubt Emil will be deeply missed.
Emil,
Rest in peace my friend.
Curt Walker
Emil,
Rest in peace my friend.
Curt Walker
The Thoughts & Prayers of The Amann Family go out to the DeLuca Family during this Sad Time. Remember The Happy Times
The Thoughts & Prayers of The Amann Family go out to the DeLuca Family during this Sad Time. Remember The Happy Times
Dear Barb and Family,
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Emil was a great man, caring, and giving. We was a pleasure to work with and be around. Whether it was business calls, or seeing him at the golf outing, Emil always made his presence known and made everyone around him feel included and important. Our prayers are with all of you!
Dear Barb and Family,
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Emil was a great man, caring, and giving. We was a pleasure to work with and be around. Whether it was business calls, or seeing him at the golf outing, Emil always made his presence known and made everyone around him feel included and important. Our prayers are with all of you!
Dear Barbara and family
Words are too weak to express my heartfelt sorrow for all on the passing of Emil. Although we had met only a few times, it was clear to me what a good, dedicated, thoughtful, and hard working man he was. He will be missed by all those fortunate enough to know him. I know he supported the St. Louis County Parks Foundation and therefore I am making a contribution to the foundation in Emil’s memory. May God bless all of you during this difficult period.
Dear Barbara and family
Words are too weak to express my heartfelt sorrow for all on the passing of Emil. Although we had met only a few times, it was clear to me what a good, dedicated, thoughtful, and hard working man he was. He will be missed by all those fortunate enough to know him. I know he supported the St. Louis County Parks Foundation and therefore I am making a contribution to the foundation in Emil’s memory. May God bless all of you during this difficult period.
Emil was a wonderful friend throughout our high school years and on. He was so much fun, had a quick smile that made anyone feel happy and special. We would run into him at fishing shows and some other events. We always commented that he would never change and that was said with good feelings. We wish the family well. He will be missed.
Jessie Wright and Walt DeLaney, Collinsville
Emil was a wonderful friend throughout our high school years and on. He was so much fun, had a quick smile that made anyone feel happy and special. We would run into him at fishing shows and some other events. We always commented that he would never change and that was said with good feelings. We wish the family well. He will be missed.
Jessie Wright and Walt DeLaney, Collinsville
Dearest Barb, My deepest condolences to you and your family. My heart goes out to all for the loss of your dear Emil. I didn’t know Emil as well as I would’ve liked but, I could tell he was caring, affect, giving; a very special man. He will be sorely missed.
Dearest Barb, My deepest condolences to you and your family. My heart goes out to all for the loss of your dear Emil. I didn’t know Emil as well as I would’ve liked but, I could tell he was caring, affect, giving; a very special man. He will be sorely missed.
Dear Barb, the lake just won’t be the same without Emil out there in one of his boats! Our son Scott & Emil are in the same bass club. All those members feel very sad & like we said, his smile & laugh will be sorely missed.
We hope you and Roxie are doing as well
as can be expected. If you need anyone to look in on things @ the lake, please let us know. With deepest sympathies,
David & Jill Kehlenbrink
Kapilana Estates, 5D
Dear Barb, the lake just won’t be the same without Emil out there in one of his boats! Our son Scott & Emil are in the same bass club. All those members feel very sad & like we said, his smile & laugh will be sorely missed.
We hope you and Roxie are doing as well
as can be expected. If you need anyone to look in on things @ the lake, please let us know. With deepest sympathies,
David & Jill Kehlenbrink
Kapilana Estates, 5D