Anthony M. DeLuca, 81, of Independence, MO passed away November 26, 2013. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 29, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 30, at the Suburban Chapel with burial to follow at Green Lawn Cemetery. Anthony was born October 20, 1932 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Salvatore and Lillian (Lombardo) DeLuca. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Freeda (Fahnestock) DeLuca; three sons, David DeLuca and wife Cindy, Dan DeLuca and wife Nancy; and Jonathan DeLuca; two sisters, Teresa Benvenuto and Catherine Lipari; five grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)