Benjamin (Jack) Lucado, 79, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2006. Jack was retired after over 25 years of service from Norfolk Southern Railroad. He has given new meaning to the phrase “home for the holidays” as he will now spend this Christmas in Heaven with his predeceased wife, Mabel Katherine Lucado, and son, Benjamin Larry (Nick) Lucado, both whom he loved and missed very much. His surviving family includes his daughter, Pamela Lucado Procejus; and granddaughter, Michelle Lucado. Together, his family and close friends thank the entire Richfield staff for their long and loving care to “Lucky”. A period of visitation will be held on Friday, December 22, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2006 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. Online condolences may be made at www.johnmoakey.com. The Lucado family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 389-5441.

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