Joseph “Carl” Lucido, of Hampton, VA peacefully went home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2021, at the age of 85 surrounded by his family.

 

Born February 15, 1936, to Marcellus “Buster” and Lucille Lucido, Carl was a 1954 graduate of Hampton High School.  After graduation, Carl enlisted into the United States Marine Corps where he served our country until 1957.  Upon leaving the Marines, he began his career with the United States Postal Service until his retirement in 1991 as the Superintendent of Postal Operations. Carl enjoyed the simple things in life. He was a lifetime member of Buck Run Hunt Club where he enjoyed many years of hunting with his family and friends. He also enjoyed fishing at his happy place, “The Rivah”. And no one can forget his love for baseball, especially the Atlanta Braves.

 

A loving husband, daddy, and granddaddy,  Carl is survived by his wife of 62 years Frances Hill Lucido, children Susie Owens (Ray), Joey Lucido (Heide), Aimee Ogburn (Jeff); grandchildren, Amber Hatcher (Brian), Joseph Owens (Jennifer), Jackie Singles (Chris), Ashleigh Owens, Trey Lucido (Livi), Katlynne Thomas (David), Jeffrey Ogburn, Gunnar Ogburn; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Braxton, Marley, Raelynn, Grace, Melody, Elijah, Averie, Addison, and Vinny; brothers,  Bobby Lucido and Don Lucido; sisters, Rose Hill, Cornelia Hughes, and Pat Stevens. He was preceded in death by his parents Buster and Lucille Lucido, brother, Mitchell Lucido, and sister, Barbara Antinori.

 

His family will receive friends and family on Sunday, June 27, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601.  A Celebration of Life will be held at the funeral home on Monday, June 28 at 12:00 p.m. with interment at Peninsula Memorial Park to follow.

 

At Carl’s request, any expression of sympathy may be made by donating blood in his name to the American Red Cross.
Arrangements are under the care of Peninsula Funeral Home.