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DeLuca
DeLuca, also spelled Deluca or De Luca, is an Italian-language surname. People with the surname include: People * Adrian Deluca (born 1982), former Australian rules footballer * Alby De Luca (1908–1978), Australian rules footballer * Anthony DeLuca (other), various people * Antonio De Luca (bishop) (born 1956), Italian Catholic bishop * Augusto De Luca (born 1955), Italian photographer * Ben DeLuca (born 1998), American football player * Dan DeLuca (born 1970), American actor * Eduardo Deluca, Argentinian football administrator * Fabian Deluca (born 1987), Australian rules footballer * Frank Deluca (1898–1967), Italian-American mobster and brother of Joseph DeLuca * Fred DeLuca (1947–2015), American businessman and co-founder of the Subway franchise of sandwich restaurants * George DeLuca (1889–1983), American lawyer, banker and politician * Giorgio DeLuca, businessman and a founder of the gourmet grocery store Dean & DeLuca * Giuseppe De Luca (1876� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hector DeLuca
Hector Floyd DeLuca, born in Pueblo, Colorado in 1930, is a University of Wisconsin–Madison (UW-Madison) emeritus professor and former chairman of the university's biochemistry department. DeLuca is well known for his research involving Vitamin D, from which several pharmaceutical drugs are derived, including those to treat conditions such as kidney failure, osteoporosis, and psoriasis. DeLuca trained almost 160 graduate students and has nearly 2000 patents to his name. Licensing of his technology, through the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), has generated tens of millions of dollars in revenue for the university. In addition, DeLuca founded three biotechnology companies: Deltanoid Pharmaceuticals, Bone Care International Inc, and Tetrionics. He was elected to the United States National Academy of Sciences in 1979. He was awarded the Bolton S. Corson Medal of the Franklin Institute in 1985. Three buildings on the Wisconsin campus, including the DeLuca Biochemis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John DeLuca
John DeLuca is an American actor and singer who is known for his role as Butchy in the Disney Channel Original Movie, ''Teen Beach Movie'', as well as its sequel '' Teen Beach 2'', and as Anthony in coming-of-age comedy '' Staten Island Summer''. He also guest starred with Maia Mitchell on an episode of Disney Channel's show, '' Jessie'', along with a guest appearance on ''Wizards of Waverly Place''. Early life DeLuca was born in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, the eldest of 3 boys. He is of Italian, Spanish and Irish origin. Growing up, DeLuca was an athlete. In his senior year of high school, DeLuca decided to try out for high school production of ''The Wizard of Oz'', where he auditioned for the role of Scarecrow. After he got the part, he decided to pursue acting. He graduated from Longmeadow High School. DeLuca is a graduate of Fordham University in New York where he was a Theatre major. Career In 2009, DeLuca had his acting and TV debut, when he guest starred in shows ''U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rocco DeLuca
Rocco DeLuca (born December 27, 1974) is a California-based folk, soul and blues musician who came to prominence as the lead singer of the four-piece band Rocco DeLuca and the Burden. Since 2009, DeLuca has toured and recorded as a solo artist. Early life From a young age, he displayed a deep passion for music, inspired by his father and uncle's soulful playing. DeLuca's journey into music began with self-taught distinctive approach to songwriting. Career DeLuca is known for his use of the Dobro, a particular design of resonator guitar. He began his career as a solo artist, opening for acts including Taj Mahal, John Mayer and John Lee Hooker, and has had the opportunity to play with Johnny Cash. From 2003 to 2006, he regularly played at Gypsy Lounge in Lake Forest, California. Starting in 2005, when DeLuca was signed by the independent record label Ironworks, he led the band Rocco DeLuca and the Burden until 2009. After the band's last performances, DeLuca continued as a so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred DeLuca
Frederick Adrian DeLuca (October 3, 1947 – September 14, 2015) was an American businessman, who was the co-founder and president of the Subway franchise of fast food restaurants with Peter Buck. During his tenure, Subway grew into the largest franchise in the world. Early life Fred DeLuca was born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 3, 1947 to Italian American parents Carmela and Salvatore DeLuca. At the age of 10, DeLuca moved to Amsterdam, New York, where he and his family became friends with Peter Buck. Once in his teens, he moved with his family to Bridgeport, Connecticut, where he graduated from Central High School in 1965. DeLuca realized a dream of his to go to college and graduated from the University of Bridgeport. While in high school, Fred began dating his schoolmate Elisabeth, who had immigrated to the United States at age seven along with her parents of East Prussian origin. The two went on to marry in 1969. Career In 1965, 17-year-old DeLuca borrowed $1,000 from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stefanie DeLuca
Stefanie Deluca is a sociologist and the James Coleman Professor of Sociology at Johns Hopkins University. She co-wrote the book, ''Coming of Age in the Other America''. Deluca received her Ph.D. in Human Development and Social Policy at Northwestern University in 2002 and bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Sociology at the University of Chicago. Professional activity Dr. DeLuca's research uses sociological perspectives to inform education and housing policy. She has conducted mixed-methods studies that incorporate qualitative research into experimental or quasi-experimental designs. Some of her work focuses on the long-term effects of programs to help public housing residents relocate to safer neighborhoods and better schools through housing vouchers. DeLuca co-authored a book about the transition to adulthood for youth in Baltimore, ''Coming of Age in the Other America'' (with Susan Clampet-Lundquist and Kathryn Edin). The book was named an Outstanding Academic Title from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louis DeLuca
Louis DeLuca (August 17, 1933 – July 28, 2023) was an American businessman and a Republican Party politician. He served as the state senator for the 32nd District of Connecticut until November 30, 2007. Political career Louis DeLuca was born in Everett, Massachusetts. He was elected to the senate in 1990, representing Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Middlebury, Oxford, Roxbury, Seymour, Southbury, Thomaston, Watertown and Woodbury. He served as Senate Minority Leader in the Connecticut State Senate from 2002 to 2007. DeLuca assisted in the successful effort to ban MTBE from Connecticut's gasoline supplies. For his efforts, he received environmental awards from the Housatonic Valley Association and the Pomperaug Watershed Coalition. DeLuca announced his opposition to the proposal of Governor Jodi Rell to increase the state income tax to pay for added education funding. Scandal On June 1, 2007, DeLuca was arrested upon allegations that he asked James Galante, a businessman linked t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick DeLuca
Nick DeLuca (born January 27, 1995) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played college football at North Dakota State University, where he won four FCS National Championships. After going back to his alma mater in 2022 to intern for the strength and conditioning program, DeLuca was charged with aggravated assault on October 19, 2023, when he attacked Rienk Mast, a Dutch basketball player on the University of Nebraska campus. DeLuca shoved Mast off of his scooter unprovoked and assaulted him several times, giving him a broken nose. Professional career Tennessee Titans DeLuca signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on May 11, 2018. He was waived on August 12, 2018. Jacksonville Jaguars On August 21, 2018, DeLuca was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on October 22, 2018. On June 13, 2019, the Jaguars cut DeLu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan DeLuca
Dan DeLuca (born November 11, 1970) is an American actor and filmmaker, best known for his role as Dr. David Parenti in the HBO television series ''The Wire''. Education and career DeLuca studied acting at the Herbert Berghof Studio in New York. He has a master's degree in business from Southeast Missouri State University. DeLuca co-directed and produced the feature film '' Eco-Teens Save the World'', with Academy Award Winner Shirley Jones and Emmy Nominee Corbin Bernsen. He is also the director of the feature film '' Two-Minute Heist''. He was the writer, producer, and second unit director of the feature film ''Crazy Eights''. " Dan has worked extensively with Actor and Filmmaker, Ken Arnold. Together they have written, and produced three feature films, '' The Night Watchmen, '' A Comedy of Horrors Volume 1'' and '' A Town Called Purgatory''. He is best known for his role in season 4 of HBO's ''The Wire'', in which he portrays the real-life inspired character of Dr. David P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben DeLuca
Stephen Benito DeLuca Jr. (born April 9, 1998) is an American professional football safety for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Charlotte. College career DeLuca was a member of the Charlotte 49ers for five seasons. He suffered a shoulder injury in the second game of his senior season and utilized a medical redshirt. DeLuca finished his college career with 313 tackles, nine forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries, and 17 passes broken up, all of which are school records, and had four interceptions. Professional career Los Angeles Chargers DeLuca signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2021. He was waived on August 31, 2021, during final roster cuts and was re-signed to the practice squad the next day. DeLuca was elevated to the active roster on December 12, 2021, for the team's Week 14 game against the New York Giants. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chargers on January 11 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam DeLuca
Saverio Frank "Sam" DeLuca (May 2, 1936 – September 13, 2011) was an American Professional Football offensive lineman in the American Football League (AFL) and later a radio and television football coverage broadcaster. He played six seasons, three for the San Diego Chargers, Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers and three for the New York Jets. He was a member of the 1969 New York Jet Championship season on IR. After football, he had a long career in sports broadcasting. He was the color commentator on the Jets’ radio broadcasts on WABC (AM), WABC and then WOR (AM), WOR before working NFL telecasts for NFL on NBC, NBC Sports and on the Jets’ pre-season games in the 1970s and 1980s. He went to Lafayette High School (New York City), Lafayette High School (Brooklyn) with Sandy Koufax, Larry King and Fred Wilpon. Playing career DeLuca was a three-year letterman (sports), letterman in football at the South Carolina Gamecocks football, University of South Carolina from 1954 through 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe DeLuca
Joseph Frank DeLuca (June 6, 1932 – July 21, 2013) was an American gridiron football player and coach. He played professionally for the BC Lions in 1955. DeLuca played college football at the University of Montana. He served as the head football coach at Saint Mary's College of California from 1984 to 1985, compiling a record of 8–14. DeLuca was born in Weed, California, where he attended high school and competed in football, basketball, baseball, and track. He attended Olympic Junior College—now known as Olympic College—in Bremerton, Washington and was an all-conference football player at guard and linebacker. DeLuca transferred Montana, where he was an All-Skyline Conference selection in 1953 and 1954. DeLucas began his coaching career at Trinity High School in Weaverville, California. From 1962 to 1964 was the line coach at Fullerton Junior College—now known as Fullerton College. He earned a master's degree from Chico State College—now known as California State Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Deluca
Joseph DeLuca (March 17, 1893 – March 20, 1952) was an Italian-American mobster who controlled the smuggling and distribution of narcotics with his brother Frank DeLuca in Kansas City, Missouri, for almost four decades. Born Giuseppe DeLuca, DeLuca emigrated with his brother Frank from their native Sicily and eventually found his way to Kansas City, where they became major figures in Kansas City's underworld. Although having several arrests for federal narcotics violations since the 1930s, DeLuca ran a major drug ring operation for mobster Joseph DiGiovanni until his arrest and eventually conviction in 1942, along with seven other members (his girlfriend would be convicted of jury tampering the following year). In 1952, DeLuca and his brother were named two of the "Five Iron Men" of Kansas City by the US Senate Kefauver Committee Carey Estes Kefauver ( ; July 26, 1903 – August 10, 1963) was an American politician from Tennessee. A member of the Democratic Party, he se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
