About Frank J. DeLuca
DeLuca Toyota
In 1978 Frank DeLuca arrived in Ocala Florida from Orlando and soon opened his car dealership – DeLuca Toyota.
Not only is Frank one of Ocala’s premier business leaders, he is also an avid community supporter. Giving of his time, energy, resources, and experience, Frank’s support of the community is wide and far reaching.
Education, charities, and local civic organizations all benefit from Frank DeLuca’s generosity. Here is a partial list of Frank’s activities.
Education
- Central Florida Community College (CFCC) link
- Member of the President’s Community Council (2007-2009)
- Established the Carole DeLuca Perpetual Memorial Scholarship
- Blessed Trinity Catholic Church (link): Supporter of “Alive in Christ” campaign
- Trinity Catholic High School (link): Built a media center in his late wife Carole A. DeLuca’s name
- Initiated the DeLuca Toyota Education Challenge
- University of Florida (link): Scholarship Club Associate
- Marion Technical Institute (MTI) (link): Sponsors internships
Charities
- March of Dimes:
- Honorary Chair, March for Babies 2009
- 2009 Volunteer of the Year
- Humane Society of Marion County: Contriubute annually and continual sponsor in local events
- Habitat for Humanity: Major corporate sponsor, sponsored three homes in memory of his late wife Carole A. DeLuca
- United Way: 2008 Award of Excellence, 2009 Pace-Setter Award Contribution Level
- Salvation Army: Contributor since 1980
Medical / Health Organizations
- Monroe Regional Medical Center (MRMC):
- Gold Honor Roll contributor
- Server on the Board of Directors of Directors of the Monroe Foundation
- Ocala Royal Dames for Cancer Research Inc.: Made a Royal Knight, and has been Honorary Chairman for many years.
Civic Organizations
- YMCA: Investor level sponsor for 10+ years
- Marion County Economic Development Council: Current board member
- Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce: Served on the board of directors
- Ocala Elks Club member
- Ocala/Silver Springs Rotary Club:
- Member since 1979
- Past President and Past Board of Directors
- Three time named a Paul Harris Fellow
- 2009 Community Service Award Recipient