James J. Lucy, Sr., 91, of Exeter, passed away on Saturday June 30, 2018 at the Gino Merli Veteran Center, Scranton.

Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late Charles and Ruth Park Lucy.

James received his high school diploma in 2002 from Wyoming Valley West School District.

He served his country in  U.S. Navy during World War II, receiving the American Theater Ribbon and the Victory Medal.


Prior to his retirement, he worked for the Nicholas Trucking, Co., Courtdale for 29 years.

James was a lifetime member of the Exeter VFW Post 6518, Exeter and the Webelo leader for the Cub Scout Pack #352, West Pittston, He volunteered with the West Pittston Little League and the Jr. Rams of West Pittston.

Preceding him in death were his son Christopher and a brother, Thomas.


Surviving are his wife of 59 years, the former Monique Turgeon, and a son James, Jr. and his wife Barbara, Florida, his brother Charles ( Elizabeth) Lucy, Florida and a sister Ruth ( Harry) Clappison, Maine.


He was a loving grandfather to Christina Lucy, Jennifer Williams, Kristy Balas , Rachael Lucy and James Lucy, III., and great grandchildren, Gabriella Lucy, Brody, and Willa Balas.

He is also survived by his best buddy, Tony Fino and his dog Ranger.

Funeral services will be held privately.

The family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff of 3North of the Gino Merli Veteran Center for the care given to James while he was a resident there.

To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit, www.gubbiottifh.com

Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, LLC, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.

The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, thoughts and kindness during this time.