James A. Lucia
December 04, 2012
James A. Lucia, 62, of Des Moines, passed away on December 4, 2012, in the loving embrace of his family. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Friday, December 7, at Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, Des Moines. Services will be 10 a.m., on Saturday, December 8, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Avenue, Des Moines.
Jim was preceded in death by his father, Gene Lucia, and his brother, Rudy Lucia. Jim will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 42 years, Claudia, and their two loving sons, James Anthony of Des Moines and Anthony James, along with his wife Heidi and their daughter, "Precious" Mia of Des Moines; his mother, Fena Lucia; brother, Eugene, Jr. (Bobbi) Lucia, both of Des Moines; and sister, Maria Cornelius of Kansas; sister,-in-law, Kathy (Bill) Howard of Indianola and Shonnae Lundy of Des Moines; brother-in-law, Jessee (Phyllis) Weeks; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many close friends.
Jim was born September 11, 1950, to Gene and Fena Lucia, in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968. That same year, Jim went to work for American National Can (Bemis) where he was a dedicated employee for 44 years. Jim and Claudia were married June 6, 1970. He volunteered his time coaching his two boys in all their athletics. He was a dedicated member of St. Anthony's church and felt it was important to raise his family in faith by attending Catholic schools. Golf was his second love, so his free time was spent with his close friends at Blank Golf Course.
Jim's family wishes to thank Dr. Tom Buroker, who cared for him during his illness. Memorial contributions may be made in Jim's memory to St. Anthony's Catholic Church Foundation
Condolences may be expressed at:
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Evelyn Lewiston, Joe McCasland, John McCasland, Ja
12/08/2012
Claudia & family, Sending our love and prayers at this time of your loss. May your memories always be precious.
Alan & Judy
12/08/2012
Claudia, Sitting here listening to Dean Martin's Greatest Hits "King of Cool" and remembering you and Jim. You will always be in our hearts! After my brother Terry was killed you could not have found a better man to love and have two wonderful boys Jimmy and Anthony with. You will always be very special to us.
John & Veda Stougard
12/08/2012
Claudia,
We are very sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Stewart & Vicki Iverson
12/08/2012
Claudia, We were saddened to read of Jim's passing. Stewart and I had many chuckles remembering sharing our "honeymoon" with you both and the fun we had together!
May Jim's goodness and love live on in your hearts forever. God Bless You and Your Family!
Claudia Bresee Law
12/08/2012
Claudia,
I was so sorry to hear Jim's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless you and give you comfort..
Terry Van Der Sluis
12/07/2012
Jim was a great friend & coworker & will be missed by many people .
Mary Jo Paterno
12/07/2012
Claudia, my thoughts and prayers are with you all, my heart is heavy with sadness, will never forget him. Love you.
Judy Reynolds
12/07/2012
Claudia,
I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. God will bless and give you strength during this trying time. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your sons. God bless you.
Jim & Sue Davidson
12/07/2012
Claudia, I was so shocked when I read Jim's obituary in the paper! I didn't know Jim was ill and I am so sorry that I didn't know. Jim and I spent 40 years of our lives working together. We always talked about our families and of course, horses. He was a very special friend to me and I am truly saddened to hear of his death. I know how much he loved you and his sons. May the wonderful memories of his life with you support you now and for the rest of your life.
Vicki Rizzuti Rekully
12/07/2012
Claudia, Jimmy, Anthony and family - I was so sorry to hear of this news. Claudia - Jim was a great man and I know that the love you had for each other will stay with you forever. Jimmy and Anthony - you had a great father who loved you deeply. May the great memories of a life well lived help carry each of you through the coming days, weeks and months.
Shelly (Gascon) Lundholm
12/07/2012
Claudia, Jimmy, Anthony and family: I am so sorry and saddened for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very dificult time
MissVic And Family
12/07/2012
Our hearts go out to all of you for this sad,sad loss!
Words just can't express the grief that we share with you.
We Love You
Karla Beard & Family
12/06/2012
Claudia, I am deeply saddened by your loss. A year ago we would have never dreamed we would be without our husbands. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Ceretti Hartgrove
12/06/2012
Claudia, I am so very sorry for your loss. Jimmy was a great man and loved by all. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Marybelle
Tim & Fran Garneau
12/06/2012
Dearest Claudia, Jimmy, Anthony & Lucia Family~
We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful man! You all have been heavy on our hearts and deep in our prayers. We will continue to hold all of you dear at this time and know that you will have another angel looking upon you. You are a Beautiful Family! Love to you all!