Jeffrey DeBiasa passed away on September 4, 2026 leaving behind his wife and soulmate of 35 years- Donna Bowles-DeBiasa. The spark that brought them together was kept alive by their shared interest in the beauty of the natural world which he documented with his camera. He liked hiking in the woods, at nature preserves and along the Hudson. He loved being at the shore (the Wildwoods and Cape May) during many summers growing up and then with Donna as they explored and photographed the beaches, trails, shops and beautiful Victorian homes. He loved his Saturday night pizza out with Donna and any other friends or family members who happened to be around. He was a talented, intelligent and unique individual who shared his knowledge with everyone in is life. Astronomy, audio-visual equipment and electronics, 35mm film photography, videography, digital photography (which he mastered late in life), cinema- especially the films of Stanley Kubrick and David Lynch, vintage cars and the history of EVERYTHING were among his interests. He was an articulate speaker and enjoyed educating others with what he had learned as the result of his extensive research.
He was a loving brother to Joanne DeBiasa, Raymond DeBiasa and his wife Suzanne(nee D’Ercole) and Sharon Gorant and her husband Jim. He was a special uncle to Joanne’s children- Natalie, Brian and Brent, Ray and Sue’s sons- Raymond and Christopher, Sharon and Jim’s children- Jessica and Nicholas. He was also brother-in-law to Donna’s sister Carol and her first husband Robert Yaniga. He was an uncle to their children- Jason, Christopher, Lindsey and Olivia. Jeff had a great childhood and always spoke of and cherished the memories of his parents, Joyce and Ray- grandparents Kate and Lester and favorite Uncle Louie and his wife Aunt Edie. These important people shaped who he became! Jeff also clearly loved the cats that he and Donna cared for during their years together. Animals and wildlife were big interests and important to them both.
He had a relationship with many people throughout his life and each was meaningful and special to him. As he became ill, so many caring people came forward to help him and Donna get through the challenges that each day brought and that meant so much to him. He will be missed by those fortunate enough to have known him. He leaves his vision which is represented by the thousands of images all printed (mostly by him) and carefully placed in albums along with the negatives meticulously arranged for us to view. He documented an era during his lifetime for which his family and friends can look back upon with amazement and appreciation. Jeff we love you!
Speak Your Mind