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Richard Lucas

1935 - 2016

Richard Lucas obituary, 1935-2016, Benicia, CA

BORN

1935

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Passalacqua Funeral Chapel

901 W Second Street

Benicia, California

Richard Lucas Obituary

Richard Lucas Feb. 12, 1935 - Feb. 5, 2016 Bay Area Resident Richard Lucas passed away suddenly February 5th in a local hospital. He was born in Oakland and spent many years in Rodeo and throughout the Bay Area. A kind and generous soul, Richard touched many lives with his cheerful demeanor and positive outlook on life. He worked for Consolidated Freightways until he retired after 25 years as Vice President. For the last 12 years, Richard worked as a Manager for Ace Truckbox in Martinez. Richard is survived by Dolores, his wife for more than 62 years; his children Debra Lucas, Richard W. Lucas and Denise Lucas; his grandchildren Lucas Selig, Christopher Lucas, Joseph Selig, Leah Selig; and his dog, Max. He was preceded in death by his daughters Kathleen Lucas and Dolores "Susie" Lucas. Memorial Mass will be held Feb. 27, noon at St. Dominic's Church, 475 East I Street, Benicia. Family prefers donations to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are under the direction of Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, Benicia. Please visit the online tribute at www.passalacquafuneralchapel.com Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, 745-3130

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Feb. 24, 2016.

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MaryAnn Lucas Thomas

December 3, 2020

Richard was my half brother, we shared the same father. I remember going to his and Dolores house as a little girl. Richard was the kind of big brother every one wanted. Good looking and smart. That’s how we saw him a kids. Always looked up to him n his family.
MaryAnn Lucas

American Heart Association

February 24, 2016

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Barbara Romaine

February 24, 2016

So thankful to have been able to spend Christmas day with him. Such a wonderful and sweet man. Rest in peace Richard. Say hello to my mom and dad for me. Love you

Passalacqua Funeral Chapel

February 23, 2016

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Memorial Mass

12:00 p.m.

St. Dominic's Church

475 East I Street, Benicia, CA

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901 W Second Street, Benicia, CA 94510

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