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James A. "Russ Lucas" Lucas

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Of Lincoln, formerly of Denver, Colorado, August 22. Beloved husband of the late Thelma J. (Dick) Lucas. Father of James A. Lucas & his wife Ilse of Denver Colorado, Marion Crean & her husband Finbar of Lincoln. Also survived by 8 Grandchildren & 6 Great Grandchildren. Brother of Edmund Lucas & Raymond Lucas. Relatives & Friends are invited to Visit in The DeVito-O'Donnell Funeral Home, 1145 Mass Avenue, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00PM and to The Funeral Mass on Monday at 10:00AM in St. Joseph Church, Lincoln. Committal service to follow Mt. Auburn Cemetery. In lieu of Flowers donations may be made in Russ's memory to Salesian Missions P.O. Box 30, New Rochelle NY, 10802-0030 or MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, 2007.

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Tom & Diane Cronin

August 24, 2007

To the Lucas Family
We are sorry to hear about the passing of Russ. We loved listening to his stories and enjoyed his company. He will be missed by all and we were fortunate to know him.

MARY GARRITY

August 24, 2007

To the family of Russ Lucas,
There is one less in our circle of famly and friends today. But, the impression you left on all of us will remain throughout out lives.
Russ, you were the best in every thing you were during your life... husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, father-in-law, uncle and most of all friend. We will miss you and so many things about you especially your famous Boston Baked Beans!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Good by dear friend. Our loss is heaven's gain.
The Garrity Gang
David and Mary
Jeffrey, Jennifer, Paul, Patrick and Logan
Robert and Kerry
and Mary-Lou

Derek Sawyer

August 24, 2007

To Marion and Family,

Please accept our most heartfelt condolences at this time. We hope you find comfort in the many memories that you have shared through the years with your loved one.

Sincerest sympathies,
Your friends at Bank of America

Patty & Zachary Breen

August 24, 2007

Opa filled us with wonderful stories and lots of laughs,he will be missed so much and we are so glad we had the chance to spend time with him through the years.
lots of love and warm hugs from Patty and Zachary xoxo

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