Par High School Grad, All-State Football Star, Artist Dies at 37

Aaron DeLuca was about as talented as they come, and left his mark on the Parsippany community.

The Parsippany High School alumnus died recently at the age of 37.

DeLuca grew up on Parsippany and lived there until moving to Manchester five years ago. He graduated Parsippany High School in 1996 before attending Montclair State University, Fairleigh Dickenson University, and then graduating from The Chubb Institute in 2002.

DeLuca played many sports at Parsippany High School but his passion was in football. During his senior year DeLuca received awards for PHS lineman of the year, All-County first-team and New Jersey All-State. That same year, his artwork was placed in the Permanent Art Collection at the Department of Education in Trenton.

DeLuca was a web designer and marketing communications specialist.

He was predeceased by his fiancée Barbara Perez, uncle Michael Ryan, and three grandparents.

He is survived by his mother, father, two grandparents and many extended family members.

Memorial donations may be made to the Ryan Foundation for the Arts (PHS Scholarship Fund in memory of Aaron DeLuca), 7 Frances Court, Manchester, NJ 08759. All arrangements made by Par-Troy Funeral Home.

Photo Courtesy Par-Troy Funeral Home