Jack James DeBetta, 91, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022.
Born in New York, New York, he was the son of the late John and Mary Parente DeBetta. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline Strebel DeBetta, and a sister, Theresa Vereline. He was a plumber and a member of Local 1 Union. He was a United States Air Force veteran who served during the Korean conflict.
Mr. DeBetta is survived by a son, David DeBetta of Indian Land, SC; two daughters, Danya Panico of Massapequa, NY, and Georgia DeBetta of Franklin, NC; two brothers, Daniel DeBetta of NY, and Richard DeBetta of NC; and two grandchildren, Sara, and Nicolas.
A funeral mass will be held at 11am, Monday, January 16, 2023, at St. Francis Catholic Church. Father Tien will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials donations can be made to the food pantry at St. Francis Catholic Church, 299 Maple Street, Franklin, NC 28734.
Online condolences can be left at www.maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.