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Michael John Defuso

March 8, 1942 — January 13, 2022

Michael John DeFuso, 79 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at home while in the care of his beloved wife of 57 years, Alice I. (Litke) DeFuso.

Born Sunday, March 8, 1942 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. he was the son of the late James, and Edith ( Fannicase ) DeFuso.  Mike was also predeceased by; sister, Mary Gutosky; brothers, Dominick, and James DeFuso.

Surviving are daughters, Annette DeFuso of Mount Holly Springs, Michele Haas wife of Brian of Lancaster. Nieces and nephews also survive Mike.

A Weatherly High School graduate, Mike served his country honorably as a member of the United States Air Force.  Mike worked as an accountant at RCA Corproation Mountain Top, and had also worked for General Foam, and Michaels Arts & Crafts Hazleton.  Catholic by faith, Mike enjoyed bowling, and the companionship of his cats.

Arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

Graveside services will be held at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville, Pennsylvania on Wednesday January 19, 2022 at 2 o'clock P.M..  Military honors will be bestowed.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery

Annville, PA

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