Mr. Philip Lucas, age 85, died Tuesday afternoon, in Methuen at the Holy Family Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Boston Philip was the loving son of the late Frances (Somiak) & Michael Lukawiecki.
Philip was a Medford resident for the last 39 years, formerly of Wilmington. He was a US Army veteran serving from Jan. 1941 - July 1945. He was stationed in Hawaii, New Guinea and the Southern Philippines. He worked for the MBTA for many years as a Carman and a Customer Service Representative. He retired in 1985.
Philip was the beloved husband of the late Barbara (Stewart) Lucas. Devoted father of Cheryl DiMartino and her husband Joseph of North Andover. Loving grandfather of Justin and Janelle DiMartino. Brother of the late Victoria Bradanese, Steve Lucas, Rose Phillips and Ray Zazulak.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD, Friday at 8 AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner St., Medford at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 5 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210.