Steve Lustina Obituary

STEVE LUSTINA CROWN POINT, IN Steve Lustina, age 66, of Crown Point, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Angie; four children: John Lustina of Valparaiso, Mike (fiancee Jennifer Loyd) Lustina of TX, Marianne (Garrick) Cvitkovich of MI, and Tommy (Colleen) Lustina of Crown Point; sister, Rosellyn "Rah" (Reg) McMahon of Crown Point; daughter-in-law, Laurie Lustina of Valparaiso; ten grandchildren: Margeaux and Jackson Lustina, Mikie and Elle Lustina, Cecelia, Reid, Trevor and Gavin Cvitkovich, Reilly and Angelo Lustina. Preceded in death by parents: John and Marianne Lustina. Steve was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Crown Point. He was a graduate of the second class of Andrean High School, Class of '64. Steve received his BS degree from Butler University and his law degree from Valparaiso University. He was an attorney for 30 years and practiced at Thiros & Cohen and Levinson & Lustina Law Offices. Steve was a past president of Crown Point Babe Ruth for five years and was inducted into the Indiana State Babe Ruth Hall of Fame. He was also inducted into the Andrean Sports Hall of Fame. Steve was active in DOSH Fest and grew up in Glen Park. Family and friends may call at Pruzin & Little Funeral and Cremation Service, 811 E. Franciscan Dr., (south of St. Rd. 231 on St. Rd. 55), Crown Point on Sunday, November 11, 2012 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 12, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. from Pruzin & Little Chapel and 10:00 a.m. from St. Mary Catholic Church, 321 Joliet Street, Crown Point with Rev. Patrick Kalich officiating. Funeral services will conclude at the church with cremation to follow. Memorials preferred to: DOSH Fest, RE: Ramesh Unni, 8812 Winding Trail, St. John, IN 46373. Family and friends may share an online condolence or memory at: www.pruzinfuneralservice.com

Published by The Times from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2012.
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Angie & Family: You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of a dear husband, dad and grandpa!! your family will pull together and get thru this. Just remember all of the wonderful memories of happier times.
Deb Halton

November 14, 2012

Angie,I am so very sorry to hear of your tragedy. May God provide the comfort that only He can.

Tracy Lageveen

November 13, 2012

Dearest Angie,
You & Steve are an example of enduring love, may you hold him dear in your heart for evermore. My deepest sympathy for the loss of your best friend, father, and husband.
Prayers to you and your family,
Lori Debs
Franciscan Alliance-(St. Anthony)

Lori Debs

November 13, 2012

Our prayers and deepest sympathy to the Lustina family. Steve was a great, sympathetic person who believed in the underdog. He will be missed...

Kathy & Jessica Peterson Rogers

November 12, 2012

Angie and family, I am sorry for your loss!! Prayers and thoughts with you all during this difficult time!

theresa mudry

November 11, 2012

I knew and attended St. Mark Grade School with Steve and even as a young boy I thought Steve really exhibited a great deal of maturity and integrity. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.

Larry Kantroski

November 11, 2012

To the entire Lustina family, my thoughts are with you. Hold tight to your memories and to each other during this sorrowful time in your lives. It will help to sustain you.
Love and prayer to you all.
Peggy McCarthy-Leeney

November 11, 2012

Angie, I send sincere sympathy and prayers for you family. Received message by way of Colorado. It was on Facebook and I got call. Life goes on but our good memories are with us as is our family. Love MaryEllyn & bob

Maryellyn Davis Williams

November 11, 2012

I worked with Steve at the Federal Community Defenders and he and Dan Toomey were such wonderful people to work for & I will be forever grateful for everything they taught me! My sincerest sympathy goes out to Steve's family - he will truly be missed by all who knew him!! :(

Debi Stout

November 10, 2012

Our prayers and love to you, Angie, and your entire family! You and Steve were such an example of bravery, enjoying every single minute you had available! The positive attitude was contagious!

Fred and Kathy Chariton

November 10, 2012

Dear Angie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I met Steve when he picked you up from work and he seemed like a very sweet person. You are in my thoughts and prayers. (I used to work the switchboard at SAMC).

Cathy Carson

November 10, 2012

Our sympathy to Angie and family upon the passing of our dear neighbor and friend Steve. Tom & Ruth Eskilson

November 10, 2012

To Lustina Family: Thoughts and Prayers to you all during this difficult time. Jenny (Eskilson) Hansen

November 10, 2012

Mr. Lustina - Ahh, the fond memories from years ago. A real character. Thanks for the laughs and of course, the "occassional" legal ordeals!! One time Mr. Lustina was to represent me in a traffic matter. At the time of the hearing he told me that he couldn't represent me and I was on my own and walked away. I was dumb founded. Court came to order and the bailiff ordered that we all rise for the judge...the Honorable Steven J. Lustina. We quickly were ordered to approach the bench and after a short discourse with the prosecutor, the gavel fell and I was out the door. May God have mercy on you and rest your soul. Prayers to Marianne, Mike, Tommy, John and Mrs. Lustina.

Mark Jonas

November 10, 2012

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