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Bryan Lucas Obituary
Age 24, of Atlanta, GA, formerly of Bridgeville. Sorrowfully on Friday, November 9, 2007, a hero who gave his life, to save another. Bryan will be missed like no other by his loving family. Beloved son of Dina Petrocelli of Bridgeville and James (Renee) Lucas of McDonald; loving brother of Amber, Jacquelyn, Giacomo, and Rachel; cherished grandson of Nino (Mary Lou) Petrocelli, Sr. and Elsie (the late James Jr.) Lucas and best friend of David James; also survived by seven aunts and uncles, several cousins and the many many lives that he touched. Bryan's career in sales for Avalon Distributors as regional manager led him to Atlanta, GA, where he excitedly embraced his future and all that life had to offer. Friends received Wednesday 7-9pm and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9pm in the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, 10am in Our Lady of Grace Church. Family suggests memorials to the Bridgeville Public Library, 441 Station St., Bridgeville, PA 15017.
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James Perry
October 27, 2017
I can not believe its been 10 almost years now. I still think about Bryan as if it was yesterday he was with us. Your family has suffered such tragic losses that could never be forgotten.
Words can not describe my sorrow for all of you and pray for your healing. I know he is looking down on us watching, smiling, and guiding us down the pathway to heaven were we will see him again.
Karen Doles
November 21, 2007
Dearest Jim,
I know no words can ease the pain you are feeling right now, just know that we share in your grief and wish for God to keep you in his loving grace during this time. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Sheena Berry
November 19, 2007
My prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Kelli McCready
November 19, 2007
I am terribly sorry for your loss. Bryan was a wonderful person. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Tom & Valerie Doty
November 17, 2007
Dearest Dina and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss Bryan, you and the family are in our prayers, may God give you peace and comfort in a time like this.
Amy Petrocelli Johnson
November 17, 2007
Dina and Family,
My heart aches for you. I cannot imagine the extent of your pain. I pray God will comfort you and surround you with love and support from family and friends. My sincere condolences,
love,
Amy
lorri iglar
November 16, 2007
bryan was a free spirit who enjoyed all that life had to offer. a great looking kid with a smile that could light up the room, not to mention those dimples! he will truly be missed by all who knew him and were touched by him at one time or another during his far too short time on this earth. love ya bry...
Nicole Kanish
November 16, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of need. I'm sorry about your loss. Bryan was a good man, and will be missed by many.
Jo Ellen James
November 16, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss.
Curt Cairns
November 16, 2007
I am very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Maria Wandrisco
November 16, 2007
Dina, Please know my prayers are with you and your family. I share your pain and know God will see you through this time of sorrow.
Luca Covi
November 15, 2007
Amber & Dina, and the rest of your family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You have my deepest sympathies and I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Folino
November 15, 2007
Nino: Just found out tonight about your Grandson. So sorry to hear about it, you and your family have my deepest sympathy.Take care.
Bruce Klemash
November 15, 2007
Dina,
Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I can not imagine your loss.
Bruce
The Popa Family
November 15, 2007
When we see those we care about suffering so deeply we feel so helpless... may every kind word, prayer and heartfelt hug here on earth ease your pain and may you feel the power of God's loving arms as He guides you through this difficult time.
Tiffany Perry
November 15, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Bryan was a great friend to my brothers, my mother and myself. He will be missed by many. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Josephine & Greg Kawalkin
November 15, 2007
Nino
We are very sorry to hear about the lost of your grandson. I am unable to make it, I had foot surgery.You and your family have our deepest sympathy.You are in our thoughts and prayers
John and Kathy Melcher
November 15, 2007
Dear parents and family of Bryan Lucas,
Please accept our sincerest condolences on the loss of your son, brother, grandson, Bryan. He is truly a hero who unselfishly gave his life for what he believed in and for what he thought was right. This country owes Bryan and you our undying gratitude for your sacrafice and for the freedoms that sacrafice brings.
We will pray that the pain that now consumes your heart will lessen and find comfort in the knowledge that Bryan is with his heavenly Father and and in the arms of his loving Mother.
Pasquale V. DeBlasio
November 15, 2007
Dear Nino and family,
The DeBlasio family cries with you on this tragically sad occasion. And from one grandfather to another I sympathize and share this shock with you. If we can help in this time of sorrow, please call on us. Our sincere condolences to you and the family.
Pasquale V. DeBlasio and Family.
Christine Risley
November 15, 2007
My son, Ryan worked for Bryan and became his very close friend. Our entire family grieves with you for your tremendous loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dawne Taylor
November 15, 2007
Dina & family-
Words are inadequate at this most difficult time. I pray that God will comfort you and give you peace, knowing that you have an angel looking down on you, Bryan.
Live by your faith, that you will be together again, forever.
Death is not a good-bye but merely see you soon.
My thoughts and prayers are with you-God bless.
Amanda Sossong
November 14, 2007
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Bryan was a great friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Andrea Dudas
November 14, 2007
My dearest Bryan,
Words cannot explain the loss I feel right now. I feel it for your family, and all those that truly knew you and loved you for who you are. You were never a person to back down from anyone, a person that would help anyone in need. My memories of us back in middle school I will never forget. You were my neighbor, my best friend, my confidante, and I love you. Rest in peace angel...give Amanda a kiss for me.
All my love and prayers for you and your family.
Andrea D.
Lisa Gregg
November 14, 2007
Dina so sorry for your loss. Words will never express to you and you family how truly sorry all of us {your Hilton Family} are. Your in our thoughts and prayers. You need for anything we all are only a phone call away... We love ya girlfriend Lisa @ Jacksons
Deb, Joe, Angela, Michelle & Lauren Colosimo
November 14, 2007
There are absolutely no words to express the shock and disbelief of this tragedy. The great loss suffered by all who knew and loved Bryan is immense. Please know that the thoughts and prayers of our family are with you all. May God hold your hand throughout this time and give you comfort. May memories of happy times with Bryan sustain you. He will live on forever in your hearts! Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Smerb, Katie & Emma
November 14, 2007
To all family and friends of Bryan, our deepest sympathies are with you during this time of sadness. The one thing I'll always remember about Bryan was that he always was smiling and enjoying life.
Brianna Romanski
November 14, 2007
I am sorry for your loss. I went to school with him. And he was a great person. He is with the Angels now!!
Crystal Wunderly
November 14, 2007
Dina & Family
My mother and I are so sorry for your loss. Bryan was always a true friend to me while we were growing up til now. It was so nice to see the two of you together last year in Atlanta. I have such great memories. He will always be in my heart. My prayers are with you and your family.
Mark Petrocelli
November 14, 2007
Dina and the rest of my family,
I am so sorry for your \ our loss.
I only have but a few memories of Bryan from when he was a baby. I can see him stumbling around in your dads house with Amber right behind him. It's a nice vision in my head, and I will always hold onto it.
Sadly I did not know him when he grew up and turned into a man.
But by his action I see he was a good man!
Please accept my families thoughts and prayers for you; Jimmy, Amber, Jacquelyn, Giacomo, and Rachel.
In your time of mourning I hope you find peace and comfort in God's arms.
I love you!!
Mark, Tracy, Steffan, Zackari and Sarah
Joe and Melisa Cortes
November 14, 2007
Dear Amber and Family- We (Cortes Family) are all deeply saddened by this horrible news. Please know that you are in our thoughts and many prayers. God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Donald & Carol Getz
November 14, 2007
For Jim and Renee and family:
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Eric Turney
November 14, 2007
Lucas Family- My prayers are with you guys, and very sorry to hear this news. Amber- Take care and stay strong. My prayers are with you.
November 14, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Brian although you may not think this right now is in a better place with his maker.
Joyce Ardelia
Nicole Quinlan
November 14, 2007
I'm so sad to hear about Brian he was such a wonderful person and touched so many hearts. He will be greatly missed by many of friends and family....Such a young person taken so early living his life and making a great career....
Dave & Judy James
November 14, 2007
We will never forget the weekend we spent on the river this year. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Danial Mente
November 14, 2007
Amber, it's been so long since I have conversed with you. I am expressing my sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your brother....
Megan Piper
November 14, 2007
Amber- I was devistated to hear the horrible, sad news about your brother. I am thinking of you, your family and your dear brother and keeping you all in my thoughts, heart, and prayers.
Megan
Danielle Black/Quaresima
November 14, 2007
I cannot express my sorrow for your loss. My deepest sympathies to you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
L. Livingston
November 14, 2007
Lucas Family,
So sorry about your great lost. May you find comfort in the words of God, who promise: "He is with those that are broken at heart, and those crushed in spirit he will save".
ruth capo
November 14, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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