Nick Lucas, 87, of Sarasota, Fla., died March 6, 2010, at Tidewell Hospice of Sarasota.
He was born June 25, 1922, in New Castle.
Mr. Lucas was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife, Dorrie Lucas; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Marion Lucas, and Tom and Janet Riva Lucas; a daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Bill Taylor; sisters, Irene Papas and Mary Kopiak; grandchildren, Amy Guerrero and her husband, Chris, Laura Cheesman and her husband, Aaron, Amanda Lucas and Tyler Lucas; and great-granddaughters, Isabella and Addison.
A gathering of friends is today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hawkins Funeral Home, 135 N. Lime Ave., Sarasota.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tidewell Hospice or Meals on Wheels, both of Sarasota.
Please sign the guestbook at www.ncnewsonline.com.
I am ever thankful for the privilege of being able to get to know and be a part of Uncle Nick's life over the past few years. His warmth, emotion and love for family is one gift he left that will live for eternity. Ray Hardisky, a loving nephew
From Ray Hardisky of Stuart, FL on March 10, 2010