February 11, 2012 John S. Lukowski, 97, born in Syracuse NY on October 24, 1914 to Anthony and Anna Gocek Lukowski passed away peacefully Saturday. John was a graduate of Central High School where he played football and was in the sectional football games in Miami 1933(Miami HS won ) and Tampa 1934 (Central HS won). He was a graduate of Alfred University. John was a veteran of WWII serving in the South Pacific as Sargent in The United States Army Air Force. He was a communicant of The Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus, member of Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus 6282, Polish Legion of American Veterans Post 14, Past National Youth Director National Zone I Commander, and held office on State and Local levels, an avid New York Yankee, Duke Basketball and Coach K fan. John retired as Director of the Hamilton Street Boys Club and was associated with Charlie Hollis and Hollis Funeral Home for almost 30 Years. John was predeceased by his beloved wife, Stella and son, Richard “Luke”. He is survived by his son, Larry (Donna) Lukowski; grandchildren, Christopher (Christine) Lukowski, Lindsay (Derrick Tolbert) Lukowski and Lucia Lukowski; brother, Ed Lukowski.