Kenneth Lucianin

LUCIANIN- Kenneth, 83, lifelong resident of Passaic, New Jersey, died peacefully in his sleep on July 9, 2016 after fighting a long battle to get well. He often remarked that his greatest accomplishment in his life was being married to his sweetheart, Joanne Branche-Lucianin, for 62 years. He was a kind and gentle man who devoted himself to his wife, 10 children and his career as a Passaic Police Officer for 27 years leading a life of law and order. He was a graduate of Passaic High School, Class of '51, served in the United States Navy '52-56 during the Korean War. In the City of Passaic, he held positions starting as a Patrolman and advancing to Police Director and then Business Administrator '57-84. In addition to his commitment to his family, he also devoted his life to the City of Passaic. He was a Graduate and President of NJ State Police Academy at Sea Girt, Class of 1963. Mr. Lucianin was Cop of the Year '63; Board of Education (BOE) Member from '74-'80; BOE Vice President, '75 and President '76-'78; Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, '75 as well as Baseball League Man of the Year; Passaic PBA President's Award, '80; Outstanding Achievement Award Pulaski Police and Fire Department '81; Slovak Catholic Man of the Year '82; FMBA Man of the Year Local 13 '82; Fire Officers Outstanding Service Award '83; Board of Chosen Freeholders Outstanding Service Award '84; Optimist Man of the Year '91; Distinguished American Award from the Passaic County Chapter National Football Foundation Hall of Fame '95; Inspiration Award as a Distinguished Citizen; Passaic General Hospital '02; Teacher Association honored him in Education and Community Service '12. Until his passing, he was a member of St. Clare's Church, a member of Board of Trustees Passaic Boy's and Girl's Club (served as President for 3 years), member of Pavlik-Koster Post #2640 of VFW in Wallington and Rosol Dul Post #359, American Legion of Passaic; Police Honor Legion, International Narcotic Law Enforcement Officer Assoc., PBA Local 14 and PBA Local 5, for Retired Police and Fire Officers. Kenneth was predeceased by his mother Ann Lucianin, his son, Robert Lucianin, and survived by his nine other children, Wendy and John Sobczyk, Cathy Lucianin, Kenneth and Lisa Lucianin, David and Grace Lucianin, Gregg and Anna Lucianin, Barbara and Daniel Morris, Judy and Brian Young, Deanna Lucianin and Jeanna Lucianin. He also was a loving and proud grandfather to Christopher Lucianin, Kristina and John Sobczyk, Mia Fernandez and Nicole Lucianin, Kyle, Sophia and Joseph Lucianin, and Dean and Kenli Paine. Funeral Services will be 9:15 am Thursday from Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 1313 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton and 10:00 am at St. Clare RC Church, 31 Allwood Road, Clifton. Entombment to follow at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton Visitation on Wednesday from 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to American Heart Association, 1 Union St., Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 or In memory of his son, Robert, Stand Up to Cancer, PO Box 843721, Los Angeles, CA 90084-3721.