Dennis Deal

Dennis Deal, age 59, of Kissimmee, FL passed away on April 4, 2013. Dennis was born on October 21, 1953 in Weymouth, NJ to Gloria M. Deal and Irving Sykes. He attended Oakcrest High School in Mays Landing and thereafter became an apprentice with Atlantic City Electric-Connectiv, where he ultimately gained the title of Linesman and Work leader for 30 years. Dennis, also known as "Double D" and "Pop" loved cars, sports, electronics, farm animals, and boats. He had a Bayliner appropriately named "Double D". Dennis was an entrepreneur, avid traveler and a sharp dresser who always wore tailored clothes. Dennis was preceded in death by his father Irving Sykes. Along with his loving wife and companion of 19 years Valerie Deal, Dennis leaves to cherish his memory: His mother Gloria Deal of Kissimmee,Fl , Sons Reginald "Reggie" Deal of Pine Hill, NJ, Raheem Shands of New York; Step son and daughter in law Bruce and Angel Hall of Plainsboro, NJ; Brothers Spencer Fisher of Washington, DC and Bryant Deal of Philadelphia, PA; Former wives Beverly Shands & Jocelyn Perry; and Grandchildren Kaeshan Deal, Reginald Deal, Dayquan Deal and Zyonne Coley. Dennis will be dearly missed by a host of family, co-workers and friends. A memorial service will be held Friday April 12, 2013 from 11 am - 12:30 pm at Chestnut Assembly of God 2554 E. Chestnut Ave. Vineland, NJ 08361. Donations may be made in Dennis' name to Amyloidosis Foundation, Inc. 7151 N. Main St. Suite 2 Clarkston, MI 48346. Arrangements entrusted to the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N. 3rd St. Hammonton, NJ. (www.marinellafuneralhome.com)

Memorial Service

Friday, April 12, 2013
Chestnut Assembly Of God 2554 E. Chestnut Ave. Vineland, New Jersey, United States 08361