Thomas Lusk Obituary

Thomas L. Lusk

NEWARK: A Mass of Christian Burial for Thomas L. Lusk, 68, of Newark, will be held at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 10:30 A.M., Monday, July 9, 2012 with Fr. Jonathan Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Newark.

Tom, a parishioner of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, died at the Arlington Care Center on Thursday, July 5, 2012. He was born in Newark, Ohio on July 17, 1943 to the late Donald and Mary Magdalene (Ehlerman) Lusk.

Tom was a 1961 graduate of Newark Catholic High School, and then went on to graduate from St. Charles College. He studied theology at John Carroll University and earned his Masters in Education from Xavier University.

For the past 45 years, Tom has worked as teacher, principal, and primarily a guidance counselor at Newark Catholic High School serving over 4 thousand students. His devotion to Newark Catholic extended beyond the responsibility of his job, becoming a part of his life which he dearly cherished.

He is survived by his siblings and their spouses, Donna and Patrick Stasel, Donald Jr. and Frances Lusk, Michael and Beth Lusk, Richard and MaryBeth Lusk, David and Lindi Lusk; many nieces and nephews; close friend, Rick Southern; and the many students from Newark Catholic High School.

In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his nephew, Jeff Lusk.

Friends and family may call from 2-4 and 7-9 P. M., Sunday, July 8, 2012 at the REED-EGAN FUNERAL HOME, 141 Green Wave Drive, Newark, where a Vigil Service will be held at 8:30 P.M..

The family requests that memorials be made to the Newark Catholic Foundation, 1 Green Wave Drive, Newark, OH 43055.

To share your memory of Tom, or leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.reedegan.com.

Published by Advocate from Jul. 6 to Jul. 8, 2012.
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Our sympathy, prayers and thoughts are with the Lusk family. Though he is gone, his presence will always be felt at NC.

John Cassidy

July 11, 2012

Tom was everything good that represented Newark Catholic. As a friend and former co-worker, I saw him as a religious man with a great sense of humor, and a deep, genuine love for all of the students he guided through their adolescence and early adulthood. He is going to be irreplaceable.

John Zimowski, Somers, Connecticut

John Zimowski

July 10, 2012

Mr. Lusk helped me and many other students at NC. He helped make my 4 years at NC enjoyable. After I graduated, I would see Mr. Lusk every so often at Roosters it was such a treat. I always loved seeing his smiling face come strolling in. He was such a sweet man...He will be missed not only in the NC community but many other communities as well!

Alyx John

July 10, 2012

Our sympathy and prayers are with the Lusk family. Tom truly represented what Newark Catholic stands for. He dedicated his like to help students. He will truly be missed.

Phil Joseph

July 9, 2012

Tom was my guidance counselor at NCHS. I think he knew everyone in Newark. He will truly be missed.

Therese Burger Butz

July 9, 2012

Prayers & sympathy go to the family..He was a great man.

Ruth West (Zander)

July 8, 2012

Prayers and sympathy go out to the family. I remember him during my high school days, he was a great man and will be missed.

Kelly Pries-Kofod

July 8, 2012

Mr. Lusk was my guidance counselor at NC. Truly an individual who loved his work and it was shown in his continualy kind manner.

Cathy Ponsi (Sines)

July 7, 2012

Tom was my friend for years. He always had a good word for people.
A great loss here an angel there.

Joe Hamm

July 7, 2012

Tom Lusk was a kind, gentle man whose dedication and caring was apparent with the twinkle in his eyes and smile on his face. Tom was a champion for everyone. He was such a Blessing to our family.

Rest in Peace dear friend. Lynda (Yonker) Hoffman

Lynda Yonker - Hoffman

July 6, 2012

Mr Lusk was such a a good man. I don't think he was ever mean or negative to anyone in all of those years of teaching and guiding. His passing is a true loss to everyone who knew him.

Maryjo Revercomb

July 6, 2012

Sorry for your loss...

Lynne Rotruck

July 6, 2012

Tom was a great guy! I cut Toms hair for 30 plus years. He was always the same every time he came in, alot of fun to talk to. Tom was always positive and never has a bad comment about anyone. We will miss you Tom.

Mark and Cathy DelCecato

July 6, 2012

Always Someone with a smile on his face and had the time for everyone

Joe Correll

July 6, 2012

Mr. Lusk was a godsend for me and many others. Caring, insightful, and a gentleman. He will be missed. RIP Mr. Lusk.

Michael Weisend

July 6, 2012

What a great guy! Mr. Lusk was a classmate of my Mom's, and oh what stories I heard of their years at NC, and his continued frienship though my school years. With the new school addition, there should be a hallway/room/wing, with Mr. Lusk's name on it. He helped lay the foundation for what we at NC will always have, and as so he should be remembered.

Fran Heimerl

July 6, 2012

Donna & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.

Billie Sue (Bero) Stephenson

July 6, 2012

DON; SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER

July 6, 2012

Tom was truly a gentleman and incredibly devoted to his community. My condolences to the family for their loss. Roger Stollard.

July 6, 2012

It's hard to imagine a Newark Catholic event without Tom Lusk. He will be greatly missed.

Thom & Beth McManus

July 6, 2012

Newark Catholic High School will not be the same without his gentle voice and smiling face. Such a sad day for the future students who will not be able to know such a dedicated man. Rest peacefully now in the hands of God.
With sadness, The Breitmayer Family

Joanne Breitmauer

July 6, 2012

Don,

Thinking of you at this sad time. You know that he is no longer suffering now.

Ed & Shirley Vogt

July 6, 2012

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