Patricia Ann Lucas

Patricia Rieth Lucas, born on July 10, 1935, passed away at the age of 79, peacefully at her home on January 8, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her loving husband August J. Lucas Jr., children, Peggy Lucas Cresanta (James), Tony Lucas (Lisa Legaux), Jim Lucas (Lori Sigley). She is preceded in death by her parents - Loretta Barrett Rieth, Edward F. Rieth Sr. Sister Gay Wattingly, and brother Edward Rieth Jr. She is survived by her two precious and adorable dogs Smalls and Gigalo, Her lunch bunch (Ann, Joan, and Charlene). Patricia was outgoing, optimistic, and always smiling with a wonderful heart, and adored by her children and loved by many. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Thomas Nuttli and the staff at East Jefferson Hospital for their care and compassion for Pat throughout her illness.

Services will be held on Monday January 12, 2015 at Leitz Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Blvd in Metairie. Visitation will begin at 11, with a service to follow at 1. Burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com