Albert J. “Flip” De Luca, 57, of Harrisonburg, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at his home.

Mr. De Luca was born Nov. 14, 1950, in Olean, N.Y., and was a son of the late Elizabeth and Albert D. De Luca.

He grew up in Plattsburgh, N.Y., and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from LeMoyne College in Syracuse, N.Y. in 1972.

He was a newspaper reporter and editor in Syracuse and in Stroudsburg, Pa., for five years before enrolling at Iowa State University, where he earned a master’s degree in journalism and mass communication in 1979.

From 1979-2005, he taught print journalism at James Madison University and worked with The Breeze, the student newspaper. In 1995, he received the highest newspaper advising award from the College Media Advisers, the nation’s largest college publications association.

Survivors include a brother, Mark De Luca of New Jersey, and two nieces.

A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.

Memorial donations may be made to Cat’s Cradle, P.O. Box 2152, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, or the Journalism Fund, c/o the JMU Foundation, James Madison University.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kygers.com.

	1. 03-06-2008 10:13
	My sincere sympathies are extended to Flip's family. I was lucky enough to have worked with him early in my years at JMU. He loved the language and art of journalism & was happy to share his expertise while tutoring me, a "newbie" to the craft, when I became responsible for writing the weekly publication, "The Digest", for JMU Dining Services. I fondly remember Flip, first for his willingnes to extend himself, but mostly for his kindness and for his committment to the craft of journalism. Again, my sympathies for your personal loss.

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	2. 03-06-2008 12:38
	I am sad to learn of Flip's passing. Like all who have had the pleasure of knowing him, I will miss his great spirit. He touched many lives in meaningful and positive ways and made the world a better place.

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	3. 03-06-2008 14:43
	My deepest sympathy to Filp's family and friends. What a loss! but what a great presence on this earth. His integrity and character were impeccable. You will be missed, Flip.

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	4. 04-06-2008 10:40
	I was so sad to learn of the passing of my college advisor. From the moment I stepped foot on the JMU campus, he became my friend and advisor both during my college years and beyond. He always had a smile on his face and was willing to help, especially aspiring journalists that could feed off his knowledge, wit and wisdom. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends, which is a very long list.

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	5. 05-06-2008 13:27
	It is still difficult to believe that Flip is gone. I shall miss his thoughtfulness, quick wit, wonderful sense of humor, genuine interest in others, and his friendship. He was the kind of person who would sometimes send you a funny note or surprise you with a fun little trinket from one of his many travels. I've known Flip for many years and always smile when I open my email and find the occasional message just to keep in touch. He was kind and generous and really cared about his friends. Good-bye Flip - thank you for the memories.

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