Joseph De Rico
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Saturday January 16th 2010 1:00-3:00 PM
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
Services:
Visitation
Saturday January 16th 2010 at 1:00 pm
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus
, Ohio 43212
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Obituary
Joseph M. De Rico, age 58, formerly of Columbus, Ohio entered the pearly gates of Heaven on January 10, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was a 1970 graduate of Bishop Ready High School, graduate of OSU where he mastered in Education and Social Work and a veteran of the US Air Force. Active member and leader at Bethany Bible Church in Phoenix, where he was Director of Celebrate Recovery Ministries. Member of Toastmasters International where he was District Governor 2003-2004. Volunteer for the Phoenix Police Department where he served as a member of the Citizens Board. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Dericko. Survived by mother Joan Dericko, sisters Donna (Jack) Salmons and Deborah (Richard) Hoffine. Will be sadly missed by nieces and nephews Rob, Angie, Jackie, Jennifer, Joe, Matt and Ericka and great nephews Robbie, Jacob, Zach and Trace. Friends may call SATURDAY, January 16, 2010 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 1:00-3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in memory of Joseph to the Benevolence Ministries, Bethany Bible Church, 6060 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85013. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
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From : Dick & Charlotte Schnitz
To : Joe DeRico's Family
Date: January 15th 2010
Joe was a good friend back in our Mutual Ohio Wing Civil Air Patrol days. He was fun, quirky and a true original. He is gone too soon and we will miss him.
From : Richard Hartigan
To : Joe De Rico's family
Date: January 15th 2010
Colonel Joe, we're going to miss you.
You were an advocate for CAP cadets.
A fixture at most every Cadet Conference, Cadet Encampment, and Cadet activity.
You were also a good friend and someone I'll miss.
From : Don Wolf
To : Family of Joe DeRico
Date: January 20th 2010
I am sorry to hear of your loss and want to send my deepest sympathy. I too will miss Joe. Hearing of his death brought a flood of great memories from the past. We will miss him.
From : Jim & Pam Lett
To : Joe De Rico's family
Date: February 8th 2010
I just discovered this sad news this evening when I searched for Joe's whereabouts on the internet. I'm so sorry we missed the time to say good-bye to a dear friend.
Joe and I became fast friends in college at OSU (1970) and stayed in touch all these years. He often made me laugh out loud. He excelled as a listener and observer of need, and I believe he deeply cared about the well-being of others. He had a subtle humility which quickly made you feel important in the scheme of life. I know Jesus was his model of compassion and sacrifice, and now he enjoys that relationship up close and with no barriers.
I was looking forward to Joe's return to Columbus just after Christmas, but this was not what we had in mind. He would argue that God doesn't make mistakes so like Joe, we must trust His good purposes.
We miss him and our prayers are with you.
From : Dan Johnson
To : Joe DeRico's family
Date: February 10th 2010
I just found about Joe's death. Joe was a good friend to me and my family. I will miss him.
From : Dave and Lori Johnson
To : Joe DeRico's family
Date: February 15th 2010
Joe was a good friend of ours and of our family. We knew him mainly through our two sons, Dan and Doug. We enjoyed his visits over the years, especially the humorous stories based on his many and varied experiences! We will miss him and extend our sympathy and prayers.