James Victor DeLuca

 DeLuca, James Victor, 72, of Johnstown, PA. Formerly of Youngstown, Ohio, a 1963 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School, passed away at home on July 22, 2018. Preceded in death by parents George and Laura (Nardelli), brother Dominic (Marilyn) of Poland, Ohio, and George (Ruth) Boardman, Ohio. Survived by his wife of 36 years, the former Deborah Martin, and daughter Jessica, married to Alex Castillo of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Also survived by brothers Bobby (Lynn) Niles, Ohio, Richie (Kathy) Struthers, Ohio, and sister Sissy Klenotic of Campbell, Ohio. Also survived by mother-in-law Margaret Martin, Johnstown, brother-in-law Thomas Martin, Alexandria, VA, sister-in-law Pamela Martin, sister-in-law Lori, married to Michael Brisko, sister-in-law Cindy Martin, and brother-in-law James Martin, all of Johnstown, PA. Jim is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Jim proudly served his country in the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1967 in the U.S. Army. Jim was a retired draftsman and project manager for various architectural firms throughout his career. Jim was an avid Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians fan, enjoyed going on picnics, and was the extended family handyman, always fixing or repairing something. At the request of the family there will be no viewing. A service will be held at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland on Thursday at 1:30  PM. Military Rites by Conemaugh Valley Detachment , Marine Corps League.The family suggests that donations be made to Friends of the VA Pittsburgh Fisher House, 3945 Forbes Ave., Box 240 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or the Nashville VA Medical Center, Transplant Fund #402, (Fund #402 must be put on memo of check) 1310 24th Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37212 in memory of Jim. Cremation by Laurel Highlands Crematory at Harris Funeral Home. Online condolences may be posted at www.HarrisFuneralHome.com.