DeLuca Joseph C. DeLuca, age 48 of Chicago Heights, IL., passed away January 3, 2011. Beloved husband of Ruth DeLuca nee Mata. Loving son of Frank and Christine (DeLorenzo) DeLuca. Dearest brother of Florence (Michael) Lustig. Joseph is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Florence (Yacono) Deluca, Michael and Anna May (Albin) DeLorenzo and several aunts and uncles. Memorial Visitation Saturday January 8th from 2:00 " 5:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL.) Memorial Service 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Joseph was an avid W.W.II memorabilia collector. Information 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com