Anthony 'ToTo' DeLuca, 76, Founder of Excavating Company

Anthony J. DeLuca, 76, of Cos Cob, passed away on Nov. 25, 2012 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born June 19, 1936 to the late Anthony and Vivian (Urso) DeLuca. Mr. DeLuca, known as 'ToTo,' was a 1955 graduate of Greenwich High School where he began his football career. He was a varsity football player from his freshmen year though his senior year at GHS. He received all state awards all four years. ToTo also played with the Golden Bears, a semi-pro team in Stamford. Then off to a short run on the Greenbay Packers.

He has been married to his beloved wife R. Nancy DeLuca for 52 years.

In 1966 he started A. DeLuca & Sons, Inc, a local excavating business. His family was always the most important part of his life. He enjoyed his time with his wife, children and grandchildren. ToTo was an avid sports fan and loved watching both the NY Yankees and NY Giants. He also loved spending his winters in Florida.

In addition to his wife Nancy, he is survived by his sons William DeLuca (Cathijo) and Lawrence DeLuca (Katie), his daughter Nancy Cardini (George), his brother Lawrence DeLuca, his sister Rosemarie Abbazia; his grandchildren, Emily DeLuca, Alexandra DeLuca, Anthony DeLuca, William DeLuca, Jr., Marc DeLuca, Jennifer DeLuca, Larry DeLuca, Jr., Tony DeLuca, Dominic DeLuca, Elizabeth Cardini, Toni Cardini, Gianna Cardini and Melina Cardini.

Along with his parents, Anthony was predeceased by a son Anthony DeLuca.

Family and friends may visit at the ., 134 Hamilton Ave. in Greenwich on Tuesday, Nov. 26th and Wednesday, Nov. 27th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Riverside. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery.