Richard F. Lucke

Richard Lucke Obituary

LUCKE, RICHARD F., 68 - of Brigantine, died on September 11, 2008. Beloved. Brother of Jack L. Lucke (Marilyn) of CA, Edward II Lucke (Jacqueline) of Brigantine, Ruth Lucke-Vance (the Late Thomas) of Fla., Janet Lucke-Cicarelli (John) of Brigantine, and the Late William. Richard was a loving uncle and great uncle to his nieces and nephews John (Marion) Cicarelli, Jim Cicarelli, Joy (Roy) Talley, Jill (Orlando) Alicea, John B. Lucke, Jonathan Lucke, Jordan Lucke, Linda Lee (Mel) Stockwell, Thomas Vance, the late Wayne Vance, Michael Mohr and John Mohr. Richard was voted Best Dressed for two years in a row in the Atlantic City Press. He was an accomplished pianist . Richard worked for the Trump Organization and for many years, worked as the pianist at the well known Zabers Restaurant in McKee City. He was a dedicated minister of Jehovah Witnesses and leaves behind all of his dedicated Brothers and Sisters at Kingdom Hall. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Wednesday September 17, 2008 at 12:00 noon at the Lowenstein Funeral Home, 58 South New York Rd. (Route 9) Galloway, where the viewing will begin from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Interment will be Private.

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Sep. 15, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Lucke

15 Entries

Michele DeLaMarche-Dancy

September 17, 2008

To the Cicarelli family my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

David & Sara Snyder

September 17, 2008

It saddened our hearts to hear of our spiritual brother's death. He was a joyful brother and brought happiness to others with his smile and chuckles.
But we take comfort in the words of Jesus at Luke 23:43; "Truly I tell you today, You will be with me in Paradise."
And we look forward to that day, until then David, Sara, Gabrielle, Monique & Lucas will miss him.

Lillian Anderson

September 16, 2008

Richard F. Lucke, always a gentle man. Always a kind word for me. I am blessed to have known you.
hugs, Lilly

Tammy Stockwell (great niece)

September 16, 2008

Never did i ever forget how special you made me feel growing up..The trips we took to local attractions when you visited me in Florida, and experiencing the thrill of roller coasters for the first time..I remember being half in fear, and half in exhilaration, which is almost a reflection of how I live my life to this day come to think of it..The special outings we had to the shopping mall to lift my spirits when I thought nobody cared or understood my willful personality you always had away of understanding.. You will always be in my thoughts, Your music will be in my heart, and you will surely be missed..

Tom Vance

September 16, 2008

I remember around 1992, Collin and I were living in Florida and we didn’t have much. As a matter-of-fact, we had no money at all and our shoes were in such bad shape that you could see our toes. Well, Uncle Richard happened to be visiting at that time and he spent the day with us. He said he wanted to go to the mall. Collin and I were looking in the shoe store at all the “cool” sneakers we wanted as kids, but couldn’t afford. We both found a pair we loved and Uncle Richard came up to us and said, “You really like those?” We both said yes without hesitation and the next words out of his mouth were, “Well, they’re yours.”

That’s the way Uncle Richard was - a very loving and thoughtful person. And I know the looks on our faces meant more to him than all the “thank you’s” in the world ever could.

I have never forgotten that day and I will never forget Uncle Richard.

Love always,
Tom

Stacey (Stockwell) Kelczewski

September 16, 2008

As I sit and write this, I am drawn to fond memories of a young girl who would sit next to her Great Uncle on the piano bench. I remember watching in complete amazement as his fingers would sweep across the keys like a magician and the piano seemingly would know what melody to play. It was my Uncle Richard who would sing and play over and over again “The Rainbow Connection” for his niece until the wee hours of the morning or I fell asleep first. I remember being introduced to “Chop Sticks” and thinking it was the best song ever and I would be the next Mozart because of it. It was also my Uncle who came to my rescue when I ran across his front yard in my bare feet and found myself crying in pain because of sand spurs stuck to my feet.

I never had a doubt that when I was to get married there would be no better honor than for him to play the wedding march as I walked down the aisle. He amazed everyone there with his wonderful mingle of music prior to the event.

Many of us will miss his odd ball jokes and sense of humor. Sickness and disease has no age, another wonderful individual has been taken from us before his time.

You will be missed.

Mel Stockwell

September 16, 2008

Richard was such a kind and generous person, and wonderful uncle. As a child, I remember him magically pulling quarters from my ear, playing silly songs for us kids on his piano, and laughing at our games of charade. His friendship and kindness never ceased as I became an adult and moved on with life. My wife and children are so lucky to have met him. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

Collin, Kym and the girls

September 15, 2008

Uncle Richard,
We will miss your jokes, your smile and getting to spend time with you. But when one is loved as much as you are, death does not mean the end. You live on in our hearts and memories until that day that we are all brought together again.

Naomi Ruehlman

September 15, 2008

It is with great sadness that my father, Ron Ferrell, and I learned of Richard's passing. He will always hold a very fond place in our memories and in our hearts.

Our most sincere condolences go out to his friends and family.

Mike Stockwell

September 15, 2008

"I promise I shall never give up, and that I'll die yelling and laughing"

"And that until then I'll rush around this world I insist is holy and pull at everyone's lapel and make them confess to me and to all."

Thank you for everything Uncle Richard. You were indeed a kind and generous man who will be missed greatly.

Michael & Genell Damore

September 15, 2008

Dear Janet & Family,we are so sorry about the death of our spiritual brother,may the ressurection hope,that Richard had much confidence in ,bring comfort to you all.
Hosea 13:14 Isa26:19

Diane Vance

September 15, 2008

I will always remember Richard for his style and sly smile. While Richard never had his own children he experienced a lot of joy through his nieces, nephews and their children and grandchildren. Richard will be missed.

With Deep Sympathy & Sadness,
Diane L. Vance

Linda Lee Stockwell

September 15, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Mel Stockwell

September 15, 2008

A Reminiscence

YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.

May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.

Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;

To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.

By Anne Bronte
The Poetry Foundation