Nick Lukacs
Nick Lukacs, 87, born December 19, 1927 in Jacobs Creek, Pennsylvania to Helen and James Lukecsa, passed away March 27, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Ruth Elizabeth Lukacs, son Jim Lukacs and Marilyn, daughter Karen Lukacs, daughter Carol Gibson and husband Mike, granddaughters Andrea Gilley and husband James, Devon Lukacs, Jillian Lukacs, his sister Mary Kelly and family, and sister-in-law Betty Lukacs and family. Nick graduated from Penn State University in 1948 with a BS in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. He was also a licensed PE in NY, PA and TX. Nick began his career as an Engineer in the Pennsylvania coal mines and retired after working many years overseas on an oil and gas installation project for ARAMCO in Saudia Arabia, an experience he treasured. In his retirement years, Nick enjoyed family, traveling and the outdoors.
Published in Houston Chronicle on Mar. 29, 2015