LUCIW, Michael, 63, of Richmond, Va., passed away on October 21, 2009 after a long illness. He was born in Villach, Austria to Ukrainian parents and immigrated to the U.S. in 1951. He was very proud of his Ukrainian heritage and participated in many Ukrainian cultural activities. He is survived by his wife, Olga, of 39 years; sons, Michael and Gregory of Richmond; two sisters and two brothers. He worked for Baskervill & Sons, Hanover Engineers and was a member of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers. He was one of the founding members of the Tidewater Ukrainian American Cultural Society and served as Humanitarian Aid Director. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Richmond. Private services were held in Youngstown, Ohio.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Dear Olga,
I am so sorry for your lose. Nicky just told me about Mike.Please get my phone number from Igor and call me. I would love to talk with you.
Ludmelar (mary) Lukowsky Lanum
mary lukowsky
October 30, 2009 | Richmond, VA
Olga,
You are in my thoughts and prayers as always. I wish you peace.
Karen
Karen Unroe
October 29, 2009 | Clifton Forge, VA
Luciw Family:
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I worked with him here at Baskervill for many years and have fond memories of him.
Please accept my sympathies.
Wayne Alexander
WAYNE ALEXANDER
October 28, 2009 | RICHMOND, VA
Olga & Family,
My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. I worked with Michael some years back while we were at Baskervill & Son. Very sorry to hear about Michael, may you and your family find peace through God, each other and the prayers of family and friends.
God Bless,
Kent Watson
Kent Watson
October 28, 2009 | Richmond, VA
Olga, I am very sorry to hear of Mike's death. Mike was a good friend while we worked together at Roache, Mercer & Faison. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Ken Spicer
October 28, 2009 | Ashland, VA
