John Robert De Biase's Obituary
John Robert De Biase, 82, of Spring Hill, Florida passed away at 9:13 am at Sturgill Hospice House in Brooksville, Florida.
He was born October 3, 1940 in Blue Island, Illinois the son of the late Dr. James De Biase and Louise Lombardi De Biase. John Went to Roosevelt University where he received a BFA and became an Art Teacher. He later owned a Restaurant in Galena IL. He was an Antique Dealer and worked many years as an x-ray technician at Helen Ellis Hospital. John was a true and gentle soul and will be missed by many.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister: Linda Magnetti.
John is survived by his partner of almost 39 years: Clarence Zobjeck; his sister: Lucy Frett; his brothers: Thomas (Barbara) Magnetti, and Billy Magnetti; his nieces: Gina (John) Dunkin, and Courtney Smith; his nephew: Jim (Jeanne) Frett; his great-nieces: Hannah Frett, and Jena Frett: and his great-nephews: Ben Dunkin, Michael Dunkin, Jack Dunkin, Patrick Smith and Jonathan Sears.
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