Erick D. Dellacca of O Fallon, MO, passed away at the age of 57 on Friday, January 24, 2020. Erick was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Dellacca; and his granddaughter, Talia Dellacca.
He is survived by his loving wife, Connie Dellacca; his children, Erica Dellacca, Ben (Robyn) Dellacca, Cheyenne Dellacca, and Makayla Dellacca; his father, Robert Dellacca; his siblings, Rhonda Godfrey, Renita Dellacca, Ron (Andrea Hittle) Dellacca, and Rob (Darlene) Landrum; his grandchildren, Gracie Dellacca, Dominic Dellacca, Preston Dellacca, and Donte Moore; and he was a loving son-in-law, cousin, and friend to many.
Born and raised in a rural setting, hard work and family were staples he lived by. He persistently strived to grow professionally and personally. He held several occupations, to include military service and 29 years as an IT Network Engineer. He had many interests too, including astronomy, photography and sailing with a vision to retire and sail the oceans. In his life he kept a positive outlook through all ebbs and flows, using his family as his anchor. He will be greatly missed by all he came in contact with.
Memorial contributions in Erick's name may be made to
Stray Rescue of St. Louis or to the
American Heart Association.