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Bert Daniels
14 years ago

His voice and face lit up every movie I saw. His smile and personality which oozed from every character lit up or lives and now God has exclusive rights, how lucky

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donna mulios
14 years ago

Once again i find myself looking at old tapes i even making my kids read charlie the caterpillar one more time and yet i i am not sad on his passing just sad that the quick wit and contagious smile that Mr Deliuise had and it gives great comfort to see that his wife Carol and as i can see is also being shared by his children I am sure there were some good days and bad days like in my family growing up but the good days way out numbered the bad so for all the family and friends that want to smile just watch or read a story of Mr Deluise THE GIANT HUG WITH FEET .

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donna mulios
14 years ago

today is the day i remember not to take any thing for granted to remember to tell all you know that you love them to hug a person one second longer to remember to enjoy life to laugh at something in your day even in a crowd and to take a deep breath and enjoy life for some one like Mr Deliuise that is sending great energy to all so we may enjoy many more JUST KEEP THE SMILES COMING THANK YOU

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WILLIAM N JONES JR
14 years ago

IVE ALWAYS FELT DOM AS SOMEONE WHO IS LIKE A BROTHER, FATHER , FRIEND ALL THOSE AS ONE ALL TOGETHER TO ALL OF US AS HE ACTS, SPEAKS, JOKES WHICH BROUGH ALL OF US TOGETHER AS ONE WHOLE FAMILY OF ALL PEOPLE WHO KNEW HIM AND WATCHED, LISTENED ALSO LOVED HIM. HE REMINDS ME ALOT OF PAVOROTTI WHOM I ADMIRE AS WELL WHO HAD ALMOST SAME CHARACTER. MYSELF IM NOT ITALIAN BUT GREW UP WITH ITALIANS AND WLD LIKE TO SAY HE DIDNT DO THIS FOR ITALIANS OR HE WAS ITALIAN BECAUSE HE GOT ALL OF US TOGETHER TO ENJOY HIS LIFE WE KNOW ABOUT WHO HE WAS AS A PERSON FROM THE HEART TO OURS IS WHAT I THANK SO MUCH ALSO WOULD BE REALLY MISSED ALOT! I DO HAVE HIS BOOK CALLED EAT THIS AND ITS A GREAT BOOK. I LOVE THE FAMILY PART IN THE BOOK AND DO ADMIRE HOW HIS MOM WAS IN THE BOOK. I DO ALSO MISS ALL OTHER BUDDIES HE WAS SURROUNDED WITH AS SINATRA , SAMMY DAVIS THE RAT PACK. RIGHT NOW WE ONLY GOT TONY BENNETTINO LEFT SO GIVE HIM COMFORT AS WELL. WE ALL SURELY WILL BE MISSED SO MUCH DEL LUISE!!! BRAVO U DID FABULOUS AND BLESS YA !!!!! BRAVO BRAVO LOVE YA ALWAYS DOM!!!! ITS BEEN A LONG AGO AND I STILL REMEMBER HIS OTHER NAME FROM FASTO WHICH WAS DOMINICK DI NAPOLI. WONDER IF ANYONE REMEMBER OR KNEW THIS. CIAO LOVE YA DOM BLESS YA

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maylene
14 years ago

He was a great actor one of the best, I have been trying to collect his movies for years, my favorite was HOT STUFF, his family was in this show as well, I found out about his death from my brother he heard it on the news and he called me and told me because he knew that our family were great fans of his,we will always be his fans,he will be missed by billions.god be with yoou don and may he bless your family and friends and all of your fans.

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KAREN LINGEFELT
14 years ago

DOM ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH I LOVED HIM ON SMOKEY & THE BANDIT 2 HE WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST ACTORS I WILL MISS HIS LAUGHTER AND SMILE GOD KEEP HIM SAFE AND BLESS HIS FAMILY

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Deb Chambelain
14 years ago

Not only did Dom make me laugh, heartily and with gusto, he made me hungry as well. I have several of his recipes in my collection, and will be going back to the library to add more. What an awesome cook!!!! Dom and Burt together cracked us all up, but never more than in the out takes from any movie that you would care to mention....Dom as an elephant's vet is priceless!!!! Rest in God's arms, Dom, and know Peace and everlasting love....in heaven and on Earth.

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Mike
14 years ago

I remember going to his mothers house in Brooklyn on 12th Ave and 66St.. My mother and his mom were friends and when my dad passed away ,his mom had an apartment for rent..We looked at it but it to small. I always remember his mom shopping on 11th avenue in the old neighborhood..She was so proud of her son..Dominick.. She even showed us his costumes in the basement.. He was such a lovely warm hearted man.. May he rest in peace and may the Angels watch over him

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Mike
14 years ago

I remember going to his mothers house in Brooklyn on 12th Ave and 66St.. My mother and his mom were friends and when my dad passed away ,his mom had an apartment for rent..We looked at it but it to small. I always remember his mom shopping on 11th avenue in the old neighborhood..She was so proud of her son..Dominick.. She even showed us his costumes in the basement.. He was such a lovely warm hearted man.. May he rest in peace and may the Angels watch over him

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Jackie Bowman
14 years ago

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of a truly gifted actor. My favorite part of the Cannonball series was with the elephant. You could feel the emotion he had for this animal. To Dom's family and friends, my heart goes out to all of you. This world has lost a very special person. Thanks for the laughs. Rest in peace.

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Mark Hunter
14 years ago

So much of comedy is dependant on a natural talent. Dom was the best, his ease of delivery with just the right tonemade many people laugh. I remember him back as a standup comedian who did all the big shows. He was one of the top 5 comedians of all time. His acting career was just as good. But the most important thing was his family, he was the best family man around. He took care of things He will be sorely missed, we can only hope to use the example set forth by him.

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What a truly funny man,I have never felt loss with the passing of someone I never knew. Growing up,he was on Tv,and in the movies it seemed all the time. I don't remember a time in my chilhood not seeing this man. I too,am an Italian-American(Chicago),what a great paisan gone too soon. ooory was mine tOne of my first cookbooks purchased as a newly -wed was "Eat This"........responsible for my love of reading cookbooks like novels....as did he...I wasn't nuts! I knew we must have been related,that story was the same as mine. My deepest sympathies to" Mrs D." & and those wonderfully handsome sons.Benidice Famiglia DeLuise

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Pavo
14 years ago

Really sad to read the news earlier today. I grew up watching the films like Cannonball run and Smokey and the bandit II. The film i really loved was THE END. I can still remember watching Doms first scene with Burt Reynolds when he pretended to be a doctor when he was infact a mental patient. It was one of the greatest scenes in comedy movies. I laughed so much i though my throat would split. Even now when watching that scene i cry with laughter and i know what is going to happen. Also the bit in SILENT MOVIE when he dances on the table as it falls down is hilarious. RIP Dom Deluise, Thanks for all the laughs xxx Pavo xxx

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don grigware
14 years ago

In the early 1980s at a performance of Noises Off in New York, I sat next to Mr. DeLuise and his momma. I remember looking over and eyeing this comedic genius I had so admired, and he said to me, "Young man, would you help my momma with her coat; there's a reward in it for you". I laughed, helped his mother with the sleeve of her coat closest to me and said thank you to him. He was unaware, but my thank you was for all those years of laughter. What a lovely man and respected comic actor! don grigware www.grigwaretalkstheatre.com

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Cynthia Maglaras
14 years ago

I had two parties over the years for the movie "Fatso". I'd serve all the food that was in the film. I've seen the film over 16 times, and I still love it and buy it and send it to those who never saw it. It is my favorite film of all time! Dom, you will be sorely missed....

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Rodger Grande
14 years ago

My sincere condolences to Dom's family. We all know he is with our Heavenly Father and friends. I remember the early TV and all the movies. Priceless talent! Recently I have enjoyed his recipes on radio's "On the House", and have, in fact, prepared many of them. What a well-rounded (pun intended) talent! Rodger

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Lori
14 years ago

I found out Dom has died when I was working and saw a pic of him that had RIP on it, i could not believe it. Growing up he was always there for a good laugh, nice clean humor, someone you could have all members of the family watch. From one Italian to another, Go rest now, your work is done.

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Eddie Schutz
14 years ago

So sad to hear we lost another great comedic talent. First, Bea Arthur, now you. We will miss you. You made us laugh until we cried. I remember you and how ridiculously funny you were, playing a woman, in a movie I believe titled The Haunted Castle? And, the many appearances on so many TV shows. Another talent that will never be replaced. RIP

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Jim Villanti
14 years ago

As a fellow Brooklynite I remember seeing him on TV and his always being proud to be from Brooklyn. Never forgetting his roots and not letting fame get the better of him he remained a great man. Brooklyn will always be proud of him. We never let go.

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Dan Trujillo
14 years ago

When I was a little boy my parents introduced me to the comedy of this GREAT GREAT man, I am 43 now and still to this will watch when ever something of his is on. He is a hollywood ICON that made some very good actors and folks in hollywood look very good to us out here in viewing world, and that will never be replaced.. But you are now a very large lamb at the right hand of your maker and heaven is now the funniest place.

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Reba S Rotondo
14 years ago

My heart is broken I always wanted to meet this very funny man that made me laugh so much. When my kids were small he would be at Atlantic City and, a friend of mine and, her mom went to see him a couple of times and got to meet him. They said he was so gracious modest and sweet. At that time I couldn't go. I thought maybe someday I still would have a chance to tell him how great he was! He's made me laugh so much laugh till I had tears and pains in my side. The faces he would make just made you start to laugh. At times just that made you start cracking up. People that make you laugh are the ones that are missed the most they lift you when you watch them! God Bless you Dom you are so loved you gave so much to the world of comedy. I'll never stop watching your movies when they are on I can watch them over and over. I think his sons are great talents I've watched everything they were in too. Hugs & Love to the family Reba

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Adrian
14 years ago

You made millions laugh,you brought hummor,with out cussing,that takes a lot ,god bless we will miss you ,there will never be another person like you,

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Vicki Gischia
14 years ago

Dom you were the only comedian that could make me laugh when my life was really awful. You saw me through some really tough times and I even named one of my sons after you! May your spirit live on in all of us!

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michael russo
14 years ago

we lost a great funny and compassionte man and it hurts so bad !!!! Dom is my cousin and i cant even explain how much family ment to him. he was a man who never forgot were he came from. when my special needs child was born i was going through alot at the time and still am to this day. i recieved a phone call from Dom in great concern about my daughter . he was giving me advice and told me to keep my head up and never give up. it ment alot to me that he even called to give me those kind words and great advice . i was very moved by it so as that week went on i went to get the mail and what did i recieved a check for 12,000 from the Dom DeLuise foundation with a note telling me i hope this can help with some of the medical bills. thats the kind of a man he was i love you Dom and i will never forget what you did for me and my family may you rest in peace

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Joey Totty
14 years ago

We enjoyed Dom in the movies and tv. Especially when he played in Smokey and The Bandit with the elephant. He was a great comedian. Another great star we lost within a week apart. Joey & Evelyn from Ky.

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Mike Gilbert
14 years ago

I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Dom DeLuise. He was a someone who enjoyed life, people and making them laugh. A rare combination of qualities,He will be missed. My condolences to his wife and family.

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Maryanne Caron
14 years ago

When I was young, my Mom and I used to go see shows in Smithville, NJ. One year when I was about 9, we saw Dom. For him to make a nine year old hysterically laugh was feat, since it was the time of the Osmonds. After the show, I took a small napkin and wrote "My Mom loves you. You reminder her of my Uncle Buddy" I went around the back with Mom, handed the note to a guard, and he went inside. The next thing I know we hear him yell "Thank you". I'll miss him. Thanks for the laughs and the minestrone.

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Kathy Joslin
14 years ago

was always one of my favorite actors...always made me laugh....will be greatly misse and thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends

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Diane
14 years ago

Sonny.... you will certainly be missed....you always managed to crack us up in good times and in bad... hope your soul finds solace in it's journey to the afterlife...

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bob
14 years ago

Being an overwieght person my whole life made me relate to Dom ,His movie FATSO was in my opinion one of the funniest movies of all time. Rest in peace

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Patti Jo
14 years ago

Thanks for all the laughs...your humor made me laugh, when I didn't think I could raise a smile. You & your family are in my prayers.

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Ginger
14 years ago

Dom was doing a show at the Resorts in Atlantic City quite some time ago. My parents and my husband and I had dinner in the same restraunt that evening and when we were leaving we stopped by his table to say hello and he was so gracious. My Father spoke fluent Italian and was talking to him and his guests in Italian, when Dom said Oh he speaks real Italian like an excited little boy, what a sweet honey bear. He will be so missed by his family, friends and fans.

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billy
14 years ago

thanks dom for being a true sport you always made us laugh.I still think about the time you were visiting your mom in brooklyn and you tricked me out of my lobster tail pastries for my sunday dinner Istill have your autograph from 1983 even today I still brag how you took my pastries in payment of the autograph.I did not know then that the nickname you scribed in the autograph would stay with me forever.Even today 26 years later friends and family still call me by that name. I will never forget your kindness and your shanatagans on 66 st and 12 th ave.To agreat guy you will be missed. billy

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Jan
14 years ago

So sad to hear of the loss to the entertainment industry. Very funny man with a great outlook on life and family. Gone but not forgotten.

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Sharon Ibrahim
14 years ago

What a waste that he is gone. People who bring joy, laughter, and beauty to the world should not die. Such a talented man who made me laugh. I truly loved him. I've never bought any of his cookbooks; but I think I will before they are all out of print. I feel like he was a friend even though we never met. Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed.

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Maggie
14 years ago

May he rest in peace in heaven. Amen.

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Giovina Lobozzo
14 years ago

You always made me laugh Dom....RIP

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donna mulios
14 years ago

as a child i always had trouble uderstanding life and how it ends i still have this today as an adult now as a parent i tell my children this story i made we are all wishes and when you pass on your energy is shared with every thing but your essence goes around looking for and after the wishes so evryone is happy the wishes become the children we have today and i picture Mr Deluise as the guardian of all the lil wishes we need for tommorrow loving them , and showing them that life here will be great with the sweetness of his smile and pure enjoyment of such lil things in life and i wsih to thank all that shared the time they had with Mr Deluise Mostly his family for being so selfless and allowing us to have such a special wish touch our lives on earth wish in our lives also donna M vetswe2h@aol.com

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Sue
14 years ago

Watching him in all the movies with my dad. He was a true person he showed he loved what he did We will miss a GREAT MAN

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jennifer
14 years ago

since childhood, i've laughed at dom's spectacular humor...and for that i've loved him almost like a good friend. though he's left our corpreal world, he will never truly be gone from us as he left a legacy of heartfelt smiles, laughter and love. deepest sympathies to his family...you'll only remember him with a smile, and so will his many fans. God rest ya , Dom.

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jani
14 years ago

Your definately one of the greats.....RIP

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Norm Hilton
14 years ago

When you and Shagundala ( Ruth Buzzi ) would finisih one of your spectacular magic tricks, you would always use the phraes " No applausa, please. Save it to the end"!. Well now the end has come and there is a thunderous cresendo of applause for thr gifts of laughter and entertainment that you have given to millions of people in your lifetime. God Bless you..

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Deb Chambelain
14 years ago

PERFECT!!!!!!!

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Sue
14 years ago

I loved you in all your movies and loved seeing you on tv. You were the best in your field; cooking, acting, being a husband and father to a wonderful family. you will sorely be missed by all who loved you. May Carol and your sons find solace in your memories. SUE

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lee scruggs
14 years ago

I will always remember the 'capped crusader' (captain chaos) in the Cannonball Series. His humor and zest for life helped me through some tough times. I would like to add my condolences to Dom's family. I had the honor of recently flying from Puero Rico with David. He was a great asset to his family. His kindnes to sit and talk with me showed me what a down to earth type of individual he was; this had to have come from his father and mother. He and his other siblings are in my prayers. Fly high and long Captain Chaos!

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Linda Panelle
14 years ago

I remember growing up as a kid my mother who also came to this country from Sicily and he loved Italians as Like my mother was one too, we would love to watch his movies that had to do with Food.. My own italian Momma would say lets turn on Dom and see how he makes his own meatballs, we make it like him. but the americanos never knew that its not only meat it was mixed with pork too, that is where the flavor came from. I remember as a kid that Ann Bancroft would go to Dom's house after reading his books that he made called EAT THIS TOO, YOUR GONNA LIKE IT, she mentioned to him Dom you have to lose the weight. he said the King shall never lose this weight its called love handles. What a nice man, I guess that he could no longer make anymore meat balls and is cooking for Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, and dear ol' Blue eyes up there. We have the fun memories of the greats that were once to make us all laugh and those were the entertainers not the ones of today...HE WAS AN ICON THAT CAN NEVER BE REPLACED!! We love you Dom, and Only wish we could have met, with you lovely family here or in sicily where my great grandmother would have made you the biggest meatball around. my great grandmother Agatha Migliaccio would have made the meat ball about the size of a bowling ball and said eat and be merry. she was like that, We will always have a place in our hearts for a great funny man... god keep you in his Kingdom our sweet King of Meatballs.

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Elana Rita
14 years ago

As a little girl, Dom Deluise & of course, Johnathan Winters always left a twinkle in my eyes with laughter & joy. I remember Dom on the Mike Douglas Show, Carol Burnett Show, even Laugh In; And movies like Blazzing Saddles, Cannon-Ball Run, all were totally awesome. They both delivered a comedy that was purely genuine, wholesome, & real not like some of today's comedians who can be crass & vulgar. Memmories of The Dean Martin Show with Sammy Davis, & others during an era that was so much happier. And I two do remember his meatballs. He was one of my favorite comedians. He has touched many a little girls heart with his twinkle of laughter & happiness with their favorite family memmories of watching TV. I will miss him dearly & fondly. Remember the many people he touched with his own happiness his leagacy of this will always remain in my hear A somber fan Elana Rita

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R J DiSantis
14 years ago

As far as I can remember, you have given this world the beautiful laughter it needs. Being that I am of Italian heritage, living close to New York, I could relate to everything you had to say about the love of Italians, food and family. With your passing, I feel that I have lost a member of my family. May you walk with God this day and forever. My deepest condolences to your family.

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Mariann Benedetto
14 years ago

I never knew Dom DeLuise but I know people like him in my own large Italian American family, my parents, aunts and uncles born on the Lower East Side of NYC in the 30's. I always felt a kinship with this loving, funny, gentle man. I especially loved his role in Fatso. While it's a comedy there are many truths in it about growing up Italian American and growing up overweight and being loved with food. My heart goes out to his wife of 40 years and his 3 sons, and all his many friends who will miss him always.

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Dee Covell
14 years ago

A lovely man who will be truly missed. He always brought a smile to my face just seeing him.

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14 years ago

I remember my dad watching the Dean Martin show and laughing so loud when Dom was on and looked forward to watching him every week. It made me take a look and watch him to. I fell in love with him and his funny kind and loving ways. I always looked for him on tv and I loved his movies... I bought his cookbook when it first came out and made his recipes from his mom.. They were delicious. My favorite story in the book was about his mom 's bithday cakes.. My dad made the same cake for everyone for their birthdays. I loved the poem he wrote about it in the book.. I was wondering why I never saw him anymore and missed him and now I will miss him forever. I felt like I lost my uncle..My sympathy to all the family. Just know how lucky you are to have had a fabulous dad that made so many memories for you.

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Karen Weidner
14 years ago

Dom DeLuise a great actor in the movie "The End" I watch that movie during my childhood and realized that the best gift that the world lacks in is Laughter. Dom DeLuise stood out from the world and had his secret in Laughter. I lost my grandfather from cancer when I was Four years old and we wanted to try to make it to see me start Kindergarten but cancer stopped him. I found Dom DeLuise as a grandfather figure and as a mentor for me as I was growing up. He is looked at with great respect. Sincerely, Karen Weidner.

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Robin Bills
14 years ago

Loved everything Dom Deluise did, whether it was just a skit, a cameo, a movie or show, he was wonderful, pure delight and always cheered people up. Luckly, for the world, he left behind sons that are also in the business and are just as funny and good actors as their father. The first time I saw the three of them, David, Peter and Dom act in a show together, was a show called Sea Quest, they were all so wonderful. Dom played a father who had a bad smoking problem married to a woman who was on pills that made you younger. The woman looked like she was 25 years old, with a son about the same age, where Peter played the son, a Sea Quest crew member. With his two pals along for support to help his father, his brother David played one of those friends, another member of the Sea Quest crew. The whole skit and show was wonderful. The three actors were great. Dom played in so many things and just shined in all of them. His recipes, often from his mother, were wonderful and as a person, he was such a delight to be around and have around. Dom will be missed, but never forgotten. God Bless Dom's family. Love you Dom, Robin (Patrick) Bills

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Pam Harvey
14 years ago

Dom, you were so funny with Burt Reynolds in the Cannonball run movies, and i just loved everything that you did. May god bless you and all of your family, and Rest in Peace. Your sons are also tremendous actors, just like you! Pam

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Norma
14 years ago

I met Mr. DeLuise once at a fundraiser at Paramount many years ago. He was such an approachable man. He emanated warmth. We have spoken of him many times in my family. Even my 11 yr. old daughter knows who is is. I see his sons on shows from time to time and wonder if I might be lucky enough to see their dad in a cameo but sadly I have to give up that dream. God Bless the family as they suffer this great loss.

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14 years ago

I never had the honor of meeting Mr. DeLuise in person, but I certainly was bless to enjoy his considerable talents. What an amazing actor, chef, and human being. He seemed like a wonderful father and husband. Thank you to his family for carrying on his remarkable legacy as performers. May the Lord bless and comfort you. The world has become a little darker place with you wonderful dad's passing. He will never be forgotten!

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LuAnn
14 years ago

Rest in peace and keep 'em laughing. LuAnn

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Mary
14 years ago

Dom you were a wonderful actor in this world and made everyone luaugh especially me. You were so commical and enjoyed all your shows and movies. You will certainly be missed on this earth and you will not be forgotten as you left your mark. My condolence to the family and the memories of him linger in your heart today and always. May you bring laughter and joy in heaven. Thank you for all you done.

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