James R Lucey Sr.

James wife of 53 years Janet Lee (Helie) Lucey passed away in March of 2015;  He is survived by his daughter Deborah M. Ruffo and her husband John in California and a son, James R. Lucey of Millbury;  two sisters, Marie Newcomb of Holden, Margaret Dudevoir and her husband Gerald of Rochester, Mass; five grandchildren, Sophia, Angelo and Juliana Ruffo, Austin and Ashley Lucey; Nieces and nephews.   He was born in Worcester, his parents were the late, Thomas R. and Ethel M. (Henry) Lucey;  James worked in the maintenance department of David Clark Company, the former White & Bagley Company and the Girls Club all in Worcester. James was very active; He loved to walk everywhere, fish, camp, play board games, puzzles and reading the newspaper cover to cover.   James was a workaholic, but always made time for his children and being with them. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 23rd at 2:00pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St.  A period of calling hours will be held from  1 pm to 2 pm prior to the service.  The family request that flowers be omitted.