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Benjamin Lucio Obituary

Mr. Benjamin A. Lucio, age 92, and a resident of River Ridge, Louisiana for the last 50 years, passed away with his loving family by his side, on Saturday March 10, 2018. He was born in Central Hershey, Cuba. Benjamin served in the United States Army in World War II. He was a proud graduate of Tulane University and worked for 34 years as an accountant for the United States Department of Agriculture's National Finance Center before retiring 21 years ago. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Joan Rodriguez Lucio; sons David A. Lucio, Dr. Daniel C. Lucio (Michelle), Michael S. Lucio (Bonnie); grandchildren Jonathan, Stephen, Henri, Jessica, Samuel, and Michael Lucio and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Benjamin was preceded in death by his mother Zelma Lee Sullivan Lucio and father John Constantino Lucio, brother John Clifford Lucio, sister Z. Constance Lucio, and daughter-in-law Elizabeth A. Lucio. Family and friends are invited to a visitation for Benjamin to be held Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, 10021 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, Louisiana. A funeral mass will begin at 12:00 PM. Entombment will immediately follow at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, 3421 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LeitzEaganFuneralHome.com for the Lucio family.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Mar. 13 to Mar. 17, 2018.

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Sheri Brewer

April 4, 2018

I have many fond memories of visiting with Ben and Joan when I brought communion to them from St. Matthew Church. We especially enjoyed discussing politics. So sorry that I was out of town for the funeral.

Sandra Hollis

March 15, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family. May God give you the strength needed during this difficult time.

Kenny Spellman

March 14, 2018

On behalf of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association and Brother Martin High School, I offer our prayers and condolences.

Kenny Spellman '84
Brother Martin High School

Brian Credo M.D.

March 13, 2018

"Noble Fathers have noble children".---Euripides
David, Danny and Mike-- Those of us who have been blessed to call you friends for all these years have heavy hearts at the hearing of this news. Your Dad was like a second father to an entire organization of young men, and he will always be recalled as being inspiring, friendly, and most of all encouraging. He not only remembered the details of our lives, but also those of our wives, family members--- just about everything and everyone seemed to be a source of great joy to him. Billy Graham once said words to the effect that a good father is among the most unsung, unheralded, unnoticed, and yet most important members of our society. Your beautiful family shows that in this way, your Dad was definitely Top tier.

Marlene Alonzo

March 13, 2018

David, Danny, Michael & Joan - Julio and I offer our sincere condolences with the passing of Ben. The entire family is in our prayers.

Marlene Alonzo

March 13, 2018

David, Danny, Michael & Joan - Julio and I offer our since condolences with the passing of Ben. Your whole family is in our prayers.

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