Phil Lucas

After a lengthy battle with cancer Phil passed away on June 23, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Phil was born in Oakland California, attended Oakland schools and graduated from Oakland High. Soon after high school he enlisted in the Army. He served his tour of duty in Germany. Upon returning from the Army, he attended Laney College in Oakland where he met his future wife Connie. In 1978, He moved his family from San Ramon to Benicia. In the late 70's and early 80's, Phil managed and pitched on the Benicia Men’s Slo-Pitch League. He was a member of the Lions Club for thirty years. He was chairman for numerous fundraisers, some of which were, the Benicia Peddlers Fair booth and the Lions Crab Feed. He received the honor of being Lion of the Year. He served in the offices of Tail Twister, First Vice President and President. He earned the Presidential award. Phil's profession was a Plumber. He belonged to the Plumbers Union for over forty three years. Phil retired on January 1, 2001. Phil always enjoyed spending time in his garage, but after retirement it became his passion. Phil loved to socialize and his garage soon became the social gathering place for family, friends and neighbors. His garage soon became known as "Phil's Bottom of the Third." Phil's passion was golfing and he was an avid 49er, Giants and NASCAR fan. Phil always said that the two most important things in life were family and friends. The neighborhood will not be the same without him and he will be sadly missed by all. Phil was predeceased by his parents Jay and Roberta Lucas and brother Robert Lucas. Phil is survived by his wife Connie of 47 years. His sisters Sandra (Vincent) Mirizio, Karen (Chester) Page. Daughters Laura (David) Spikes, Becky Mitchell, Andrea Valenzuela and Robie Lucas. Granddaughters Melissa and Connie. And grandsons Adam, Shebourne, Brandon, Alex, Sterling and Kennedy. And great-granddaughters Ariel and Alexia. Sister in laws Rose Caballero, Maria Helen Chambers, Virginia De La Torre and Sylvia De La Torre. Brother in law Joe De La Torre. Many cousins and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to give a special thanks to his buddy Kevin and the rest of the "Bottom of the Third" gang for being there for him throughout his illness. Deep appreciation goes out to his niece Marcella and to the great team from hospice.

Phil Lucas

July 5, 1941 - June 23, 2011