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James Yucas Obituary
JAMES
54, formerly of Vandergrift, died Saturday, January 4, 2003, in the Forbes Hospice in Pgh. He was the son of the late Anthony C. and Mary Cheris Yucas and had lived in Vandergrift until 1981. He was a graduate of Kiski Area High School, the Penn State University with a Bachelor Degree in Architecture, a Masters of Science Degree in Architecture and had studied at the Universita del Arte Internacionale in Florence, Italy. Mr. Yucas was a Registered Architect and owned his firm of Architect Atelier in the Strip District of Pgh. He was licensed in PA, MD and FL as an architect and was a member of the AIA, PA Society of Architects, an Alumni Trustee at the College of Art and Architecture at Penn State University and had been a member of the AIA Rowing Team. Mr. Yucas was fond of music and was a Gormet Cook as well as an artist of mixed media paintings. He was a former member of St Gertrude Catholic Church in Vandergrift and had been a member of St Paul Cathedral in Pgh. Survivors include a son, Alex Yucas of Pgh., a brother Joseph (Brenda) Yucas of Carbondale, IL, and his niece, Jennifer Yucas of Carbondale, IL. Friends may call 2-4 & 7-9 pm Tues. in the DUNMIRE-KERR FUNERAL HOME, 244 Franklin Ave., Vandergrift. Funeral Mass will be Wed., at 10 am, in St Gertrude Catholic Church in Vandergrift. Interment will be in Lower Burrell.
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Dino & Angelina Sammarone
January 9, 2003
We shall miss Jimi. Our friendship goes back to the time that I (Dino) served with him on the Edgewood Borough Council. Our friendship continued after his term of office ended. We kept in touch during his illness.
Our sympathy goes out to his son, Alex and the rest of the Yucas family.
Joyce & Mike Phillips
January 7, 2003
Our deepest sympathy to the Yucas family.
Jim Bollibon
January 7, 2003
I and many others at our firm (Morris Knowles & Associates - Consulting Engineers)had the pleasure of working with Jimi on many development projects over the past few years. He became not only a business associate but also a friend. We were all deeply saddend to hear of his passing. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all his friends and family
Euleda Knox
January 7, 2003
Our loved one now exists in a new time, new place, new reality-and so do we. The relationship as we knew it has been transformed from the physical to the spiritual; it has not ended; it has changed. We owe it to ourselves and the memory of the relationship to grieve and cleanse our soul.
I met James, Angi & Alex when Alex was three years old. I treasure watching Alex grow up to be a fine young man that his father truly has been proud to proclaim as his son. My prayers are with the entire Yucas family and all of those that have had the honor of sharing time with the Yucas Family.
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Joyce Hoffman
January 7, 2003
Those of us who had the pleasure of working with Jimi during his service on the Alumni Society Board at Penn State will miss him greatly. On behalf of the College of Arts and Architecture, our sincere condolences to Alex and Jimi's family.
Jeff and Barbra Frand
January 6, 2003
To young to go; so much yet to give.
We'll miss your friendship, your creativity and special personality. We will always remember! Our deepest condolences to Alex and your family.
Marylou Fischer
January 6, 2003
I met James thru Linda Fischer and
I so deeply regret your loss.
In addition, Bruce Wengig a friend
of five years requested that I
include his name in the register.
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