David V. DeLuca ’64

David V. DeLuca ’64, of Rochester, N.Y.; Jan. 26, from complications following heart surgery. He earned his law degree from Syracuse University College of Law and was a practicing Rochester attorney for 53 years. In addition to staying active in baseball, he enjoyed photography and developing his own pictures. He was an avid record collector and at one time owned two juke boxes filled with 45s from his record collection. He was cofounder of the a capella group Showvinistics, which published two albums and opened for numerous acts, including the Temptations, Chuck Berry, Frankie Avalon, Chubby Checker, the Isley Brothers, and the Neville Brothers. The group performed at Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, sang the national anthem at Jacobs Field, Camden Yards, and Buffalo Bills Stadium, and entertained at various Rochester venues. While at Brown, he earned Division 1 All-American honors and was selected to the Brown University Athletic Hall of Fame. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Susan; three sons and daughters-in-law; five grandchildren; and a sister and brother-in-law.