James Samuel Luckino
November 25 1943 - November 11 2021
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Monday November 22nd 2021 4-7 p.m.
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
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Obituary
James Samuel Luckino passed away at his home on Thursday morning, November 11, 2021. Jim was 77 years old at the time, and just 2 weeks shy of his 78th birthday. Born on November 25, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio, Jim entered this world on Thanksgiving Day and left us on Veteran's day. Son of Samuel Luckino and Frances Strange, Jim is survived by his wife Christy, three sons; Domenic, James and Samuel (Matt), daughter-in-law Andrea, grandchildren; Asher and Leo, as well as sisters; Joanne and Mary. Jim courageously fought a year and a half long battle with cancer, but passed peacefully surrounded by his family.
After graduating from Bishop Waterson High School in 1961, Jim enrolled in the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University. As the war in Vietnam escalated and his interest in engineering waned, Jim courageously enlisted in the military, amidst the heavy anti-war sentiment, and was assigned to the Headquarters Company of the 71st Mobile Construction Battalion of the Seabees' in the US Navy. After training camp in Rhode Island, Jim's company was deployed in 1966 to Camp Shields in Chu Lai, Vietnam. While in Chu Lai, Jim helped design and build camps, helicopter and airplane landings and runways, drilled wells, installed underwater pipelines and helped the people of Vietnam build orphanages and rebuild their homes and hamlets. Jim's contributions to the war effort and humanitarian effort for the local Vietnamese are too numerous to mention here.
After safely returning to Columbus, Ohio and serving out his time with the Navy, Jim was honorably discharged in September of 1970. Jim traveled the country by motorcycle joined by close friends and re-acclimated himself to civilian life in his own time. In 1972, he re-enrolled at OSU, and changed his major to Architecture, graduating with his bachelors degree in 1976.
Over the next 44 years, Jim dedicated his life to his profession and to his most beloved purpose in life: being a father to his 3 boys. He was an avid golfer, hunter, craftsman and an exceptional cook, who had a deep pride for his Italian heritage. Jim had many wonderful friends who shaped his world and for whom he cared deeply. He exemplified the "Can do, make do" spirit of the Seabees in everything that he did in life. He will forever be missed.
Condolences for James Samuel Luckino
From : Patti Carey
To : Dominic & Jimmy & Kristy
Date: November 15th 2021
So sorry for the loss of your Dad. Will always remember him for dropping off the best Marina sauce and his wonderful Cannoli’s for our family. Will be thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
From : Lindsay & Carol Borden
To : The Family
Date: November 15th 2021
Very sad to hear the news of Jim's passing. He was one of a kind-and will certainly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From : Jeff Smith
To : The Family
Date: November 15th 2021
I'm so sad to hear of Jim's passing. I met him around the same time my dad passed away so he filled a big void in my life when I needed it most. To say the world lost a good man would be a great understatement. I will miss him forever.
From : Johanna Scott Conti
To : Joanne Luckino
Date: November 16th 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
From : Gloria Kerbler Yonadi
To : Matt, Mary and JoAnne
Date: November 16th 2021
Matt, Mary and Joanne,
I am so sorry for your loss spending time with Jim Matt and your family are fond memories. Your Mom & Dad were always welcoming to me. His soul is at rest now God Bless Him and may you always remember the good times. With much love Gloria
From : Centofanti Family
To : Luckino Family
Date: November 17th 2021
Condolences to your family.
From : Ted Rundio
To : Dominic, James and Sam
Date: November 17th 2021
Dominic, Jimmy, and Sam: If your friends find you to be fiercely independent, loyal then remind them that these traits were passed down from the one and only Jim Luckino. We shared interests in woodworking, home remodeling and opinions. I still have many tools I received from your Dad and grandfather, and will continue to use them in his honor. The absence of his laugh and kind kidding is a huge loss.
From : Ardella ( Ardie) Diehr
To : Mary and Family
Date: November 18th 2021
Mary,
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Take care, God Bless you.
Your old buddy,
Ardie
From : Don Gregory
To : The Luckino family
Date: November 19th 2021
Nobody knew building envelopes better than Jim. And nobody was stronger in expressing and defending his opinions. It was an honor to work with him for more than 35 years. Old school, dedicated, one of a kind, and sorely missed already.
From : Kare Sweeney Freeman
To : Mary
Date: November 20th 2021
Mary, My sincere sympathies on the loss of your brother Jim. So difficult to lose family but hope you have many great memories to help you through this. Have thought of you many times over the years and hope you are well. Prayers for you and all the Luckino family.
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Date: November 20th 2021
From : Patridge Family
To : Luckino Family
Date: November 22nd 2021
We were all sad to hear about Jim, our condolences...he was a great friend to our family and was always there when we needed help on anything...giving us his entertaining opinion "Jimmy style"...he'll be missed by us all.
From : Erin Salsbery
To : Dominic & the Luckino Family
Date: November 22nd 2021
To Dominic & the Luckino family: I am so sorry for your loss, and pray that you are finding comfort and strength in each other and your memories as you begin to find your way without your dad, husband, and friend. I hope he is giving you signs that he’s still near!
From : Bob Robertson
To : The Luckino family
Date: November 22nd 2021
Jim will be greatly missed this year at hunt camp but he forever be with us because of all the memories we shared. Deepest condolences to the family
From : Randy and Jenn Best
To : The Family
Date: November 23rd 2021
Dear Family,
We are both sorry for your loss...
We did not know Jim for a long time but enjoyed our conversation when we spoke to him..
Thanks Randy and Jenn best
From : Rick Scheiderer
To : The Family
Date: November 24th 2021
Very sorry that Jim has passed. We had a few lunches together at Bag of Nails in Worthington in the last couple of years. I worked with Jim on a few Architectural projects, was always impressed with his professionalism...and humor. I will miss his inspiring emails that i would regularly look for. I will miss Jim.