Crescenzo E. 'Chris' DeJoseph, 75, of East Moody Avenue died Thursday, May 30, 2019. at his home in New Castle.

He was born Oct. 6, 1943, in New Castle, a son of the late Ernest and Antionette "Peachy" (Perrotta) DeJoseph.

He was married to Lynda (Rehmer) DeJoseph on Oct. 8, 1999, and she survives in New Castle.

Chris was the owner and operator of Keystone Specialty Company, retiring after more than 60 years.

He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam Era and he served stateside.

He was a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard and the Army Reserve for 30 years as a Sergeant Major. Chris was also a member of the New Castle Elks, Sons of Italy and New Castle Country Club. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed horse racing and casinos.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Valerie A. Proctor and her husband, David, of New Castle; a sister, Linda Smith of Seattle, Washington; and three grandchildren, Christopher, Courtney and Connor Proctor.

He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Christine Marie DeJoseph.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the William F. and Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue, where the New Castle Area Honor Guard will perform Military Funeral Services at 10 a.m.

A funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Monday to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Vitus Church. The Rev. Anthony Sciarappa will be officiating.

Entombment will be in Castle View Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Three Rivers Hospice.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.williamrogerdecarbo.com.