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James Lucas Obituary
James graduated from Schurz High School and was a passionate fisherman, often found relaxing by a lake. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Lucas; son, James Lucas; step-children, Dan, Paul, Sue, and Jimmy; and beloved nieces and nephews, Patrice Lucas, Rosemary Lucas, Daniel Lucas, Michael Lucas, John R. Keller, Ruth Ann Pilney, and Joan Gagnier. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Pat Lucas (nee Perkins); siblings, Mary Alice Keller and Edward Lucas; and his parents, Michael Edward Lucas and Mary Lucas (nee Lawler).
A burial service to honor James's life will be held at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleums, 1400 S. Wolf Road, Hillside, IL 60162, on October 26, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. His life and legacy will be remembered fondly by all who knew him.
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Susan McCormack Leahy
May 13, 2025
Hoping Jim´s family read the note I posted in October. I truly respected Mr. Lucas.
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Susan McCormack Leahy
October 26, 2024
Jim was one of my fathers best and oldest friends. They were such good friends that instead of words, just knowing looks could communicate their thoughts. They always made each other laugh and found irony in situations. You know they were great friends when they hadn´t seen each other in a while because of working and caring for family, and they would just pick up where they left off and laughing like they were in grammar school again. My mother and father, Jim and Ginny McCormack, would always sit with Mr and Mrs Lucas at the Tattler Post and enjoy their company. When my dad was sick in the early 90s, Jim made it a point to come and see what he needed. He always gave advice and encouragement to my mother in difficult times. When my father passed away, Jim made a point to talk to each of us seven kids individually and tell us stories that demonstrated the virtues of our father. Jim Lucas was truly a kind sole, and I send my deepest sympathy to his family. God Bless your sole , Mr Lucas, you were a gem that made us all smile.
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