"Dear Phi, I miss you and our talks. Your ashes are in Arlington Cemetery, VA near the Pentagon. I imagine you playing cards with other Marines, telling jokes.and laughing. Kim misses you also. She contacted me last year and I sent her the beautiful picture you saved when she was in her teens. She was happy to have the other pictures of you also. God bless you brother. Love, Dolores Your sister Dolores"
In loving memory of
Phillip DeReza
November 29, 1954 - July 14, 2017
PHILLIP DEREZA (62)
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Phillip J. DeReza, 62, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017, at Pearl Valley Rehab.
Phillip was born on November 29, 1954, in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, to the late Manuel and Alice White DeReza. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1979 - 1983.
Those left to honor his memory include his sister, Dolores Woodward of Falls Church, VA; nieces, Tara and husband, Jason Busby of Arlington, VA, Dawn and husband Chris Brown of Chesapeake, MD, and nephew Robert and wife Satomi DeReza of Saitama, Japan.
He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother Robert T. DeReza.
There will be no visitation or services. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online Condolences: www.wittichfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"To my Cousin Phil, I'm sorry you are gone... but glad you are reunited with your mom and dad and Brother Bobby. My memories will be of your razin me for one thing or another. May you rest in peace... God Bless you until we meet again. Love Cousin Ray"
"He was so smart and kind. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. May he rest in peace."
"my closest cousin growing up, even though we live hundreds of miles apart. "
"My cousin Phil was a gentle soul. He will be remembered for some of the silliest things he did when we were kids. I loved him. His greatest asset in life was the bond he had with my cousin, his sister, Dolores, who stepped up to the plate, with heart and love, not just a sense of responsibility. God bless you, Phillip. I'm sure your parents and Robert were there waiting for you in heaven. Love, Gail Marie Archer Spena aka Cous. "