FRANKLIN - Jack James DeBetta, 91, passed away Saturday, Dec. 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 wife, Jacqueline Strebel DeBetta, and 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, South Carolina; daughters, Danya Panico of Massapequa, New York, and Georgia DeBetta of Franklin; brothers, Daniel DeBetta of New York, and Richard DeBetta of North Carolina; and grandchildren, Sara and Nicolas.
A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 16, at St. Francis Catholic Church. Father Tien will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial 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 maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.