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Obituary
Derek "D-Rock" DePietro, 49, of Bethlehem, PA, peacefully passed away on March 01, 2026 after a 1 year long battle with lung cancer.
Born in Bethlehem to Stephanie and Peter DePietro , Derek was an adventurous and outgoing man. Derek was fiercely passionate about old muscle cars from the start and dedicated his life to both his pursuit of God and his family. After he got his GED, Derek landed his first job as a …
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What was Derek's favorite color?
Mustard yellow
Mustard yellow
Mustard yellow
What causes did Derek care about most?
Food and shelter for the homeless.
Food and shelter for the homeless.
Food and shelter for the homeless.
What were Derek's favorite local spots?
Big woodies
Way back burgers
Duck donuts
Wawa
Big woodies
Way back burgers
Duck donuts
Wawa
Big woodies
Way back burgers
Duck donuts
Wawa
What were Derek's favorite vacation spots?
Spring Lake New Jersey
Spring Lake New Jersey
Spring Lake New Jersey
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Method of disposition
Cremation
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