John Charles Lukac, 58, of Newtown, PA died peacefully on Friday, October 28, 2011, at Saint Francis Medical Center Hospice in Trenton, New Jersey. He went home surrounded by loving family and friends.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Elizabeth Nammack Lukac, and his adored children, Christina E., 22, and Joseph G., 20, of Newtown, PA.

John was born in Manhattan, NY to the late Joseph J. and Elsie M. Mares. In addition to his beloved wife Elizabeth and children Christina and Joseph, John is also survived by his loving sister, Maria C. Lukac of Long Island, NY and his loving Godmother, Matilda Palamara of Denville, NJ. There are numerous nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law and many good friends from the fellowship that will miss John more than words can express. His life was and will continue to be an inspiration.

John’s passions included family, friends, music, which lead him to become an accomplished musician who enjoyed composing, playing piano and guitar, and the sun and surf of Bel Mar Beach.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate John’s life at his memorial service at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia, 13500 Philmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116.

Fellowship and refreshments will follow immediately at Calvary Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family-Elizabeth Lukac, c/o Fredric Scheinfeld, 1565 Franklin Avenue, 2nd Floor, Mineola, NY 11501-4808.