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1930
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2016
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Donald Luchessa Obituary
Born 18 February 1930, Donald Charles Luchessa, lived his entire life in San Francisco and Marin. His 86 years of life were filled with family, friends, work, extensive travel, and lots of adventure. He traded up for a new life 16 March 2016.
A remarkable and successful man, he was positive, happy, and engaging. He sported many hats: older brother, wonderful father, grandfather and great grandfather, uncle, father-in-law, colleague, friend, and companion. Donald's greatest joys were his family and many friends, especially when coupled with a delicious meal and wine. He loved being with people, physical activity and travel, music and art. He cultivated widespread and enduring relationships.
His four children and their children are molded and united through lessons of love and independence, duty and generosity, respect and effort. Surviving family include his brother, four children, seven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
All of us embrace you Donald, in this circle of love and send you off with l'ultimo baccio.
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Raj Madhok
April 27, 2016
Don
You were a great friend and mentor. Always full of life and fun. Will miss you.
Elena Keating
April 1, 2016
Much love to the Luchessa Family. Your dad was one of a kind and will be missed.
Love you always Don - we'll see you on the other side.
March 28, 2016
Thank you Carole Livingston for being such faithful and caring companion to Don for the past few decades of his life, after his health and mobility had become compromised. You kept Don's horizons broad and his continued pleasure in life unlimited.
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