May 4, 1936 - August 5, 2021
Frank P. Lucchesi, 85, of Hamilton, entered his eternal rest with God on August 5, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in San Pietro in Amantea, Italy, Frank immigrated to the United States in 1956, and was a Hamilton resident for the past 61 years. He also enjoyed spending time at his home in Florida since 1985.
After years of factory work, he obtained his Barber license and opened Franks Barber Shop in Yardville in 1966, The Town Barber in Bordentown in 2005 and Frank The Barber in Indialantic FL in 2010. His true passion however was the bar and restaurant business, owning Take it Easy Bar in Yardville, The Last Chance Saloon in Hamilton, Lucchesi Ristorante and Catering in Trenton and Penne Ante in Melbourne Florida. Frank was also a lifetime member of Bordentown Elks Lodge 2085 and volunteered many of his early years with the Groveville Fire Company/Yardville First Aid Squad as an EMT. Frank was a loving and devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many.
Frank is predeceased by his parents, Francesco and Assunta (Marghella) Lucchesi; and his brothers, Saverio and Mario Lucchesi. He is survived by his wife, Christina Lucchesi; his three children, Assunta Lucchesi, Frank Lucchesi and his wife Robyn and Michael Lucchesi; six grandchildren, Michael and Jennifer Fennimore, Frank and Gianna Lucchesi and Mia and Arianna Lucchesi; one great granddaughter Savannah Fennimore; his three siblings, Dino Lucchesi, Guido Lucchesi and Ada DeMarco; as well as many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 10 a.m. from the Buklad-Merlino Yardville Memorial Home, 30 Yardville-Allentown Road in Yardville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM at the St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, 555 Yardville-Allentown Road, Yardville, NJ. Entombment will follow in St Mary’s Mausoleum.
A visitation will be held on Monday evening, August 9, 2021 from 5p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Buklad- Merlino Yardville Memorial Home.
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Our Most felt condolences to the family. May he rest in peace in the arms of his creator.
Glad I had a chance to meet him and experience his sense of humor.
So sorry for the loss to the whole family. Every time I saw him always had a smile.❤️
I enjoyed sitting with Frank and chatting about business, Real Estate raising children. He was quite a guy!
Frank was a wonderful person who will be missed by so many. His life story and accomplishments were amazing . Will miss hearing his stories .
You have been the greatest friend to me .I love and miss you
John Ziade