With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joseph M. DeBretto of Joliet, Illinois, who passed away on April 9, 2024 at the age of 92. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph M. DeBretto to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his wife Rosemary DeBretto (Maloney); and his siblings, Dominic DeBretto and Florence Jaso. He is survived by : his sons, Joseph "Kip" DeBretto, Ken DeBretto (Michelle) and Steve DeBretto (Aksana); and his grandchildren, Miranda, Dana, Callie (Gabriel), Karina and Maks DeBretto. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation was held on Sunday, April 14th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home (3200 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60431). A funeral service was held on Monday, April 15th 2024 at 9:00 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, April 15th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church (127 S Briggs St, Joliet, IL 60433). A burial was held on Monday, April 15th 2024 at 11:30 AM at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery (1320 E Cass St, Joliet, IL 60432).

In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation (https://www.vfw.org) would be appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fred C. Dames Funeral Home