John E. Lackus' Obituary
John E. Lackus, age 82, of Rehoboth Beach, DE passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 6, 1932, son of the late Joseph and Tafilia (Rube) Lackus, Sr.
Mr. Lackus enjoyed gardening and took great pride in the fruits of his labor. On bright sunny days he could be found on his boat fishing and crabbing. Mr. Lackus was a member of the Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge #2540 in Lewes, DE, the American Legion Post #5 in Rehoboth Beach, DE and the Knights of Columbus in PA. But the membership closest to his heart was his church, St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Lewes, DE where he attended Mass every day until his health would no longer permit him to attend.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Lackus was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor Potenburg and two brothers, Joseph Lackus, Jr. and Stanley Lackus. He is survived by his wife Peach Lackus of Rehoboth Beach, DE; a sister, Anna (Ida) Pikes of Ridley Park, PA; his godson, Michael DeJesse and family of Delaware County, PA; special friend, Judy King of Rehoboth Beach, DE; many nieces and nephews; many friends in Rehoboth Beach, DE and PA.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 11 AM at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, DE 19958. Interment will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, DE.
Please omit flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the Tunnell Cancer Center, 18947 John J. Williams Highway, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
Please sign Mr. Lackus's online guestbook at this site.
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