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James David Luketich Jr.
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James Luketich Obituary
JAMES DAVID, JR.
Age 28, of Pittsburgh, suddenly on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2003 while attending college in Florida. Survived by his father, Dr. James D. Luketich Sr. of Fox Chapel & his fiance, Christine Brickner; his mother, Terry Chewning & his stepfather, Rocky Chewning of Richmond, VA; two step-brothers, Derek and Dean Jr.,; his grandparents, Mary Ann and Louis Luketich, Evelyn Howe and Fred Howe. Family and friends will be received on Wed. from 7-9pm; Thurs. from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the THOMAS D. ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 378 Maryland Avenue, Oakmont. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 10am, St. Irenaeus Church, Oakmont, PA. For memorial contribution info. call 412-647-2911
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Wil & Candi Workman
October 28, 2003
Dear Luketich family,
my wife Candi and i are saddened to hear about Jim. We were very close friends. We lived with Jim for a couple years in Pittsburgh. You can email us at any time if you need to hear good thoughts on your son. We will always remember Jim as a great man.
Mignon and Wally Love
October 16, 2003
We are so very sorry to learn of the loss of your son. We join with so many others whom you have helped in expressing our sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Mignon and Wally Love
John Kane
October 16, 2003
Dear Jim:
I was shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of your son. You and your family are in my prayers.
With sympathy,
John Kane
Karen McDermott
October 14, 2003
Dr. Luketich,
My family was so sorry to hear about the sad loss of your son. You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. My father was a patient of yours and sadly passed away in June. It is a very difficult time when you lose someone close.
The family of Rudy Lovic
Wilkins Townsip, PA
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Nancy Morrison
October 13, 2003
Dear Dr. Luketich,
I am heartbroken to hear about the loss of your son. I offer my deepest sympathy. I have great respect for you and this untimely tragedy brings me great sorrow. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you will find peace and comfort in knowing that many people love you.
Sincerely,
Nancy Morrison
(Elizabeth Khula & family)
Donna Datre
October 12, 2003
My heartfelt and sincerest sympathies go out the family and loved ones of James Jr. in this time of unspeakable grief. May it be of some comfort to know that now, nothing and no one can harm your son while he is in the loving arms of God.
Darwin Hindman
October 11, 2003
Axie and I extend our deepest sympathy to you for your incredible loss. Thank you for all that you have done for us. Bette Bauer-Norton called with the sad news. We are thinking of you and wixh that we could do more. ]
Dean,Sr, Nanny & Pop Datre
October 10, 2003
The pain is real. There is no such thing as pleasantness in someone's death. The one you love "Jamie" is gone and may the memories and experiences of life together remain with you all. The hope of eternal life is a reality. May God comfort you in his everlasting arms. May his peace fill you. May his promises of eternal life sustain you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dean, Sr., Nanny & Pop Datre
Dan Martich
October 10, 2003
Dear Jim,
Lisa and I send along our deepest sympathies. We were deeply saddened to learn of your son's passing and will remember you and your family in our prayers.
JoEllen Mellott
October 10, 2003
Dr. Luketich,
My prayers and thoughts are with you. You did so much for my mother and I cannot begin to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your son.
The Family of Joanne Mellott
MICHAEL HARDING, RN
October 10, 2003
DR. LUKETICH AND FAMILY, I KNEW THAT OUR SONS WERE CLOSE IN AGE BUT I NEVER THOUGHT THAT THEY WERE ONLY 15 DAYS APART. I CAN'T IMAGINE THE PAIN THAT YOU FEEL, I ONLY KNOW THAT ALL MY FAMILYS PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TERRIBLE TIME. AS A FATHER AND A GRANDFATHER, I WILL BE PERSONALLY PRAYING FOR YOU TO FIND PEACE.
Tom Chianelli
October 9, 2003
Dear Dr. Luketich and Family,
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family at this time.
Please know that we are thinking about you.
Your friends,
Joe Jordan and Tom Chianelli
Trent & Chantel Beagle
October 9, 2003
Dr. Luketich & Family,
We wanted to express our heartfelt condolences in the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sadness.
Sincerely,
Trent & Chantel Beagle
Mary Helen Hough
October 9, 2003
Dr. Luketich, Chris and family. I am so sorry to hear about the sudden death of your son Jim. I remember meeting him several years ago when he came in with some of his friends to see you at the office when I was at the front desk. I hope the good memories you hold dear of your times together sustain you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Mary Helen
Vishal Bansal
October 9, 2003
Dear Jim,
With the greatest sympathy, my heart and condolences to you and yours.
Peace,
Vishal Bansal
Heather Szafranski
October 9, 2003
Dr. Luketich--
I was sorry to hear about the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Heather Szafranski
Arnold Meisler
October 9, 2003
Dear Jim,
Allow me to extend my condolences in this time of your grief. With sons of my own I can empathize with your feelings.
Arnie Meisler MD
Leica Sciulli
October 9, 2003
Dr. Luketich,
I am so sorry to hear about your son's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Fennell
October 9, 2003
Dr. Luketich,
My family's heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. You extended the life of our mother, Betty. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
Gregg Frank
October 9, 2003
Dr. Luketich,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Jennifer Julia Starr Clark
October 9, 2003
Dr. Luketich My deepest sympath goes out to you and your family my god bless you all From Jennifer in the cticu and one of your patients Julia Clark
Michael Mellott
October 9, 2003
Dr. Luketich,
I speak for my entire family in offering our prayers to you in this time. You are in our thoughts.
Michael & Joanne Mellott
Ronald B. Herberman
October 9, 2003
Dear Jim and family, I was very shocked and saddened to learn of the untimely death of your young son. As the father of a son in the same age range, I can only begin to imagine the magnitude of your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
On behalf of the faculty and staff of the UPMC Cancer Centers, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute and Division of Hematology/Oncology we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Ronald B. Herberman, M.D.
Director, UPMC Cancer Centers
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology
Ronald Herberman
October 9, 2003
Dear Jim and family, I was very shocked and saddened to learn of the untimely death of your young son. As the father of a son in the same age range, I can only begin to imagine the magnitutde of your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Ronald B. Herberman, M.D.
Jim and Midge Stuard
October 9, 2003
We are forever grateful to you for your assistance in the EC surgery with Dr. Maddaus in Minneapolis. Our heartfelt sympathy extends to you and your famiy.
James Gillett
October 9, 2003
Dear Dr. Luketich and family:
Please accept our sincere condolences on the tragic passing of your son James, Jr. You have given new life to so many.
James W. Gillett, Pres. Esophageal Cancer Awareness Assn.
Bob Marvin
October 9, 2003
I extend to the family of young James my deepest sympathy. I am aware of Dr. Luketich through my having had Esphageal Cancer and knowing that Dr. Luketich is know to many patients suffering from this cancer. I heard of your loss and wanted you to know that I would be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Marilou Hahn
October 9, 2003
My thoughts and prayers.
Robert Keenan
October 8, 2003
Dear Jim:
We were shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob and Jan Keenan
bette bauer-norman
October 8, 2003
Dear Terry and Jim,
When I heard the news about Jamie, I felt sick. I have been thinking about you day and night since Sunday. Know that I am praying for you every day.
Bette
John Fung
October 8, 2003
Jim,
My wife, Beth, and I send our heartfelt condelences to you in this time of great loss. But we all return to the comfort of God's love where we will all be joined together.
Pamela Brickner
October 8, 2003
Dear Jim and Aunt Chris,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. God bless you both.
Love, Pam
Diana (Dee) Dumez. from hillmann center.
October 8, 2003
Dear Dr. Luketich:
My Sincere Condolences,. at your Great Loss.
My prayers are with you, and Your Family.
joyce diacopoulos
October 8, 2003
My heartfelt sympathy to all
Joyce Diacopoulos
Paul and Karen Ohori
October 8, 2003
Our deepest sympathy in this time of pain. May the Lord be with you and your family.
Bill Perkins
October 8, 2003
Dr. Luketich,
Please know that my heart is heavy with sarrow for you. You have given extended life to so many, including me. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.
Erin Sullivan, M.D.
October 8, 2003
Dear Jim:
I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am about the loss of your son. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Erin
Gail Furman
October 8, 2003
Dear Jim:
I was shocked and sadden to hear about Jamie. I am so very sorry.
Gail Furman
Jim Morgan
October 7, 2003
Dr. Luketich,As a patient, you have been a God send to myself, my family, and so many other EC patients. Our deepest sympathy goes to you and your family. I will pray for you and your son. God Bless.
fraser stokes
October 7, 2003
Jim,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your son's unexpected death. You and your family will be in my prayers at this difficult time.
Sincerely, Fraser Stokes
Linda & Larry Leone
October 7, 2003
Dr Luketich,
We can't begin to tell you how sorry we were to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathies,
Larry and Linda Leone
Staff of the Digestive Disorder Center
October 7, 2003
Our deepest sympathies.
God Bless in your time of sorrow.
Jean Bunyan
October 7, 2003
Dear Dr. Luketich,
I was so sorry when I heard about the loss of your son. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jean Bunyan
Alan Turner
October 7, 2003
DR. Luketich:
I was very sorry to read of your
son's sudden passing. I was a
patient of your's last Oct.
I had a Nissen fundoplication
surgery and am doing fine. I just
wanted to express my deepest
sympathy to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Alan Turner
STAFF OF 3 EAST UPMC SHADYSIDE HOSPITAL
October 7, 2003
WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR SUDDEN LOSS AND OFFER CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND ALL OF YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY. WE WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY THAT YOU ALL WILL KEEP HIM IN YOUR HEARTS AND MINDS. KNOW THAT HE IS YOUR ANGEL WATCHING OVER YOU.
Augustine Choi
October 7, 2003
Sincere sympathy from the Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine Division, University of Pittsburgh
Alan & Patty Brickner
October 7, 2003
Dear Jim & Chris,
Our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Alan & Patty Brickner
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