Gennaro F. "Jerry" DeLuise

Gennaro (“Jerry”) F. DeLuise, 79, passed away peacefully at his home on October 27th, 2026. He was born in Manhattan on February 4, 1947. He attended Fordham University College of Pharmacy (1969) and St. John’s University Law School (1973).

For 30+ years, Jerry worked as an Attorney for the New York State Department of Health, retiring 10+ years ago.

Jerry is survived by his two daughters, Jacqueline (“Jackie”) M. DeLuise (Wilmington, NC) and Victoria (“Tori”) D. DeLuise (Jenn Shuron) (Albany, NY), his brother, Frank DeLuise (Anne Tracy) (Kill Devil Hills, NC) and his ex spouse, Carolyn C. DeLuise (Schenectady, NY).

The things he loved most, outside of his children, were baseball, skiing and his sweet cat, Jack (as well as previous cats Max, Cato, Ginger and short term guest, Apollo). In the past, he enjoyed running, hiking and being in the mountains. Over the last 20 years, he formed new friendships and built community in his new neighborhood. He enjoyed working on home improvements, tinkering around his home, taking care of his lawn and property and socializing with his neighbors and friends. He loved books and was a lifelong learner as is apparent by his vast and eclectic book collection.

At the family’s request, a private service will be held at Applebee Funeral Home in Delmar, New York.

In lieu of flowers, and, if you would like, you could make a donation to any of these causes in his name:

American Cancer Society, Defenders of Wildlife, Feed the Children, Environmental Defense Fund, National WWII Museum, St. Labre Indian School, Wounded Warrior Project, St. Peter’s Addiction and Recovery Center.