Lucas Emmanuel Austin

Lucas Emmanuel Austin, 32 years old, died peacefully in his sleep on April 29th 2024 in Trenton, New Jersey.
Lucas was born on August 2, 1991 to parents, James Malcolm and Barbara Jeanne Austin in Jacksonville, North Carolina while his father was stationed at Camp Lejeune military base.
Lucas attended one year at Merrimack College but decided not to continue this level of education, stating that he knew more than his teachers, so he left to pursue a career in IT/Cyber Security at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) where he remained working until his passing.
Lucas never married or had any children of his own but adopted a puppy named Loki, whom he loved and cared for passionately. He was a basketball enthusiast and played pick up games wherever he could find them. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, watching sci-fi movies, running, and was a voracious reader.
Lucas was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Lee Austin and Karima Evans; his father, James Malcolm Austin and grandfather, Lee Briggs and uncle Dana Austin.
He is survived by his mother, Barbara Jeanne Austin and her partner, Audra Louie. He was a beloved brother to his older twin sisters, Leah and Robyn, his youngest sister, Noelle; surrogate brother, Jimmy Ho, as well as Audra's children, Tyler, Talya and Tara. He is also survived by a large blended family including loving grandparents, Sandra Briggs, Stephanie Hughley, Rose Ann Bush, Timothy and Linda Somes, and great grandparents, Robert and Lillie Smith.
We want to thank everyone for their love and support during this very difficult time. Your love and prayers continue to get us through each day as we move forward.