MOIRA –Leo E. Lucey, 97, of Moira, died on Saturday (1/12/2013) January 12, 2013 in Moira.
He was born on September 3, 1915, in Bellmont, NY, son of the late George and Mary (White) Lucey. He united into marriage with Elizabeth (Betty) Perry on October 16, 1946. She predeceased him on October 16, 2002.
He is survived by his five children, Roger Lucey of Madrid, Gloria Haas of Moira, Kathy Coughlin of Malone, Vicky Gliserman of Toronto, Ontario, and Randy Lucey of Malone. Also surviving Leo are six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a brother, George Lucey of Somerville, NH.
Besides his wife and parents, he is predeceased by his six siblings, Thomas, Francis, Kenneth, Stanley, George, Clara Earl, and Eileen Fisher.
He was in the US. Army from September 1941 to September 1945. Three years and three months were spent overseas as an aviation engineer in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations. Leo was in five invasions two in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and France. On September 19, 1945 he was honorably discharged and was highly decorated.
Upon his return, Leo began his employment with Alcoa, retiring in 1977, and became a member of the 25-year club.
Leo was a member of the American Legion #939, Brushton, N.Y. For 67 years he was their oldest member there and during his time he served as past commander for two terms. He was also a Gold Circle Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Rifle Association, and the Sportsman Club.
He enjoyed camping, hunting, snowmobiling, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.
Burial was made in St. Mary's Cemetery in Brushton, NY.
Mon. 1/14/2013 Watertown, NY, Times
He was born on September 3, 1915, in Bellmont, NY, son of the late George and Mary (White) Lucey. He united into marriage with Elizabeth (Betty) Perry on October 16, 1946. She predeceased him on October 16, 2002.
He is survived by his five children, Roger Lucey of Madrid, Gloria Haas of Moira, Kathy Coughlin of Malone, Vicky Gliserman of Toronto, Ontario, and Randy Lucey of Malone. Also surviving Leo are six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a brother, George Lucey of Somerville, NH.
Besides his wife and parents, he is predeceased by his six siblings, Thomas, Francis, Kenneth, Stanley, George, Clara Earl, and Eileen Fisher.
He was in the US. Army from September 1941 to September 1945. Three years and three months were spent overseas as an aviation engineer in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations. Leo was in five invasions two in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and France. On September 19, 1945 he was honorably discharged and was highly decorated.
Upon his return, Leo began his employment with Alcoa, retiring in 1977, and became a member of the 25-year club.
Leo was a member of the American Legion #939, Brushton, N.Y. For 67 years he was their oldest member there and during his time he served as past commander for two terms. He was also a Gold Circle Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Rifle Association, and the Sportsman Club.
He enjoyed camping, hunting, snowmobiling, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.
Burial was made in St. Mary's Cemetery in Brushton, NY.
Mon. 1/14/2013 Watertown, NY, Times
MOIRA –Leo E. Lucey, 97, of Moira, died on Saturday (1/12/2013) January 12, 2013 in Moira.
He was born on September 3, 1915, in Bellmont, NY, son of the late George and Mary (White) Lucey. He united into marriage with Elizabeth (Betty) Perry on October 16, 1946. She predeceased him on October 16, 2002.
He is survived by his five children, Roger Lucey of Madrid, Gloria Haas of Moira, Kathy Coughlin of Malone, Vicky Gliserman of Toronto, Ontario, and Randy Lucey of Malone. Also surviving Leo are six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a brother, George Lucey of Somerville, NH.
Besides his wife and parents, he is predeceased by his six siblings, Thomas, Francis, Kenneth, Stanley, George, Clara Earl, and Eileen Fisher.
He was in the US. Army from September 1941 to September 1945. Three years and three months were spent overseas as an aviation engineer in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations. Leo was in five invasions two in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and France. On September 19, 1945 he was honorably discharged and was highly decorated.
Upon his return, Leo began his employment with Alcoa, retiring in 1977, and became a member of the 25-year club.
Leo was a member of the American Legion #939, Brushton, N.Y. For 67 years he was their oldest member there and during his time he served as past commander for two terms. He was also a Gold Circle Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Rifle Association, and the Sportsman Club.
He enjoyed camping, hunting, snowmobiling, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.
Burial was made in St. Mary's Cemetery in Brushton, NY.
Mon. 1/14/2013 Watertown, NY, Times
He was born on September 3, 1915, in Bellmont, NY, son of the late George and Mary (White) Lucey. He united into marriage with Elizabeth (Betty) Perry on October 16, 1946. She predeceased him on October 16, 2002.
He is survived by his five children, Roger Lucey of Madrid, Gloria Haas of Moira, Kathy Coughlin of Malone, Vicky Gliserman of Toronto, Ontario, and Randy Lucey of Malone. Also surviving Leo are six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a brother, George Lucey of Somerville, NH.
Besides his wife and parents, he is predeceased by his six siblings, Thomas, Francis, Kenneth, Stanley, George, Clara Earl, and Eileen Fisher.
He was in the US. Army from September 1941 to September 1945. Three years and three months were spent overseas as an aviation engineer in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations. Leo was in five invasions two in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and France. On September 19, 1945 he was honorably discharged and was highly decorated.
Upon his return, Leo began his employment with Alcoa, retiring in 1977, and became a member of the 25-year club.
Leo was a member of the American Legion #939, Brushton, N.Y. For 67 years he was their oldest member there and during his time he served as past commander for two terms. He was also a Gold Circle Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Rifle Association, and the Sportsman Club.
He enjoyed camping, hunting, snowmobiling, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.
Burial was made in St. Mary's Cemetery in Brushton, NY.
Mon. 1/14/2013 Watertown, NY, Times
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