John DeLuca celebrates 25 years with ABC 6
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Monday was a special day for the ABC 6 newsroom, as anchor John DeLuca celebrated 25 years with WLNE.
John began his career at ABC 6 in 1999 and currently anchors weeknights at 5, 6 and 11.
A New England native, John was born in Worcester and grew up in Rhode Island, graduating from Cranston East High School and URI.
Congrats to our evening anchor @JDeLucaABC6 on an incredible 25 years here at ABC6. A very rare accomplishment in this day and age, but a testament to how dedicated and good he is at what he does. I’m privileged to work alongside him every night! pic.twitter.com/Bh4fw6KY6I
— Geoff Bansen (@WeatherGeoff) March 25, 2024
With a quarter-century of experience, John is by far the most tenured member of the ABC 6 team.
He has interviewed countless officials over the years, along with covering many historic events throughout Southern New England.
@GovChristie out campaigning today on Federal Hill for @AllanFungRI I sat down w/him exclusively at Joe Marzilli’s Old Canteen Italian restaurant. He explains why Fung is leading over @SethMagaziner & what Fung told him about a national abortion ban. Tonight on @ABC6 News at 11 pic.twitter.com/IFWZNetRgQ
— John DeLuca (@JDeLucaABC6) October 10, 2022
On @JDeLucaABC6‘s 25th anniversary at @ABC6, a favorite.
22 years ago, February 3rd, 2002.
John anchors our coverage of the Patriots winning Super Bowl XXXVI.
“They came as a team. They played as a team. They left with the title. Tonight, New England is full of Patriot Pride.” https://t.co/AQJY7UcmNi pic.twitter.com/rn9p9NsmrW
— Ian Steele (@RealianSteele6) March 26, 2024
Live in Bristol for the 234th 4th of July Celebration. With @DScanlonABC6 @ACerroneABC6 @jdesnoyersabc6 #IndependenceDay #ABC6Bristol4th pic.twitter.com/Y1VDKAPA34
— John DeLuca (@JDeLucaABC6) July 4, 2019
The ABC 6 News crew wishes John warm congratulations on 25 years with WLNE!