Obituaries Related to "Lucas" from New York Times Archive
Frank Lucas Dies at 88; Drug Kingpin Depicted in ‘American Gangster’
His rise from poverty to riches through a drug-smuggling enterprise was a larger-than-life tale of ambition, organization and ruthless brutality.
Carrie Ann Lucas, Champion for Disabled Parents, Dies at 47
Ms. Lucas, who lived with multiple disabilities, met resistance when she sought to adopt her niece from foster care. So she helped change the law.
C. Payne Lucas, Leader in Aid to Africa, Is Dead at 85
Mr. Lucas helped found Africare and, with help from African-Americans, built it into a leading nonprofit promoting economic development.
Reggie Lucas, Versatile Guitarist and Producer, Dies at 65
In the 1970s, Mr. Lucas worked with Miles Davis. In the 1980s, he produced Madonna’s first album and wrote her hit song “Borderline.”
Cornel Lucas, Photographer Whose Portraits Defined Film Stars, Dies at 92
Mr. Lucas combined his patience, talent for lighting and large cameras to create memorable images of subjects like Marlene Dietrich, Lauren Bacall and Gregory Peck.
Sergiu Luca, Violinist Who Founded Music Festivals, Is Dead at 67
Mr. Luca was a violinist who founded several important chamber music festivals and ensembles and who was renowned for the breadth of his repertory.
Maurice Lucas, Bruising Forward for Trail Blazers, Dies at 58
The prototype for a power forward, Lucas joined with Bill Walton to lead Portland to its only N.B.A. championship in 1977.
Paid Notice: Deaths LUCA, ADOLFO
LUCA--Adolfo. On February 20, 2006. Adolfo was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1928 and was educated at Stuyvesant High School, New York University, and Harvard Law School. He was an attorney in private practice and then for NBC. Beloved husband of Betty for 50 years. Loving father of Mark, Robin Wilson and Rachel Busher. Dear fatherin-law of Larry and Robert. Cherished grandfather of Vincent, Joseph, Christopher and Matthew. Also survived by his brother Ralph and his brother-in-law Gary Pecorella. Repo ...
Louis R. Lucas, 70, Lawyer in School Desegregation Era, Dies
Louis R. Lucas, a Tennessee lawyer who came to prominence in the drawn-out battles over school desegregation and busing resulting from the Brown v. Board of Education decision of 1954, died on Monday in Memphis. He was 70 and lived in suburban Germantown, Tenn. He died after a long illness, his family said.
Paid Notice: Deaths LUCAS, MARCIA ANN (NEE MARTIN)
LUCAS--Marcia Ann (nee Martin). Of Ringwood, on March 11, 2005. Born in New Haven, CT, and formerly of Tenafly. Beloved wife of Roy Lucas. Devoted mother of Alison Lucas-Kunert of Ringwood; Nicole Lucas Haimes of Venice, CA; Craig M. Lucas of Ridgewood; and Evan T. Lucas of Phoenix, AZ. Loving grandmother of Daniel Austin Lucas, Gabriella Anne Lucas, Lucas Julian Haimes and Max Theodore Haimes. The family will receive their relatives and friends Monday, from 2 to 4 PM, and 7 to 9 PM, at Vander P ...
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Ivan Klima, Czech Novelist Who Chafed Under Totalitarian Regimes, Dies at 94
A writer, dissident, teacher and critic, he was deeply affected by an early experience of his life: incarceration as a boy in a concentration camp near Prague.

Patricia Routledge, Hoity-Toity Housewife of ‘Keeping Up Appearances,’ Dies at 96
Before she became known as the snooty suburbanite Hyacinth Bucket, Ms. Routledge was an acclaimed stage performer, appearing with the Royal Shakespeare Company and on the West End and Broadway.

Margaret Markey, Who Championed Victims of Sexual Abuse, Dies at 83
As a New York State assemblywoman, she began a campaign that finally bore fruit in 2019, when the Legislature extended the deadlines for victims to file claims.

Leo Hindery Jr., Dealmaking Power in the Cable TV Industry, Dies at 77
As an executive, he helped negotiate AT&T’s $50 billion acquisition of TCI and later led the Yankees’ YES Network. He also drove his sports car to victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Arthur Jones, Former Baltimore Ravens Player, Dies at 39
He played for the Ravens when the team won the Super Bowl in 2013.
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