Eugene "Junior" Lucia, Jr.

Eugene B. Lucia, Jr., 64, passed away at his home on Monday, December 28, 2015. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2016 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.

Junior was born September 16, 1951 in Des Moines to Gene and Fena (Severino) Lucia. He was a custodian for the State of Iowa and a member of ASFCME Local #61, where he served as vice president for several years. Junior enjoyed visiting Lake Marie in Missouri and playing cards. He also enjoyed league bowling for L.C. Corner Bar. Junior loved having his grandkids around. He was an avid Hawkeye and Kansas Chiefs fan. Junior will be remembered as being direct and to the point, you always knew just where you stood with him.

Junior is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Bobbi Lucia; daughters, Nicole (Jason) Porter, Rene (Tony) Guerrero and Gena (Dan) Hill; grandchildren, Noah, Jackson, Danielle, Natalia, Martin, Maritza, Destiny, Taylor, Payton and Jordyn; mother, Fena Lucia; sister, Maria Cornelius; and a host of extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gene and his brothers, Rudy and James.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Junior.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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