Sensei John Lucas Obituary-Death News; In Loving Memory Of Sensei John Lucas
It is with profound sadness that Smithtown Judo announces the passing of Sensei John Lucas, a beloved friend, mentor, leader, and warrior within our community. Sensei John dedicated more than 60 years of his life to Smithtown Judo—as a fierce competitor, a wise instructor, and a guiding force for generations of judoka.
His fighting spirit, unmatched leadership, and unwavering commitment to the art of judo shaped the very soul of our dojo. To know Sensei John was to witness integrity, discipline, and compassion in action. His presence on the mat and in our hearts will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to learn from and stand beside him.
Though he is no longer with us, his legacy lives on. With honor and trust, Sensei John has passed the torch to Sensei Joe Prizzi and Sensei Jason Brodsky, who will continue the proud tradition of excellence that he so passionately built at Smithtown Judo.
The entire judo community mourns this tremendous loss. We are forever grateful for Sensei John’s impact on our lives and the countless students he inspired.
Words fall short of expressing our grief for your loss, as we mourn with family and friends for this great loss. We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of this promising being. Please accept our condolences, and may our prayers help comfort you. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Feel free to drop condolence messages and prayers for the family and friends of the deceased, as it will go a very long way at this difficult time of theirs
