Saturday, December 3, 2022
Thank you to Diane, Nancy, Dolores and my late great friend Susan for allowing the world to share your father and husband. The walls of the Bergen County Courthouse melodically called out “Hello, Young Lady” and “hello Young Man”.. For 71 years, lawyers, Judges and all who worked in the Courthouse were honored to have this gentleman (and the word fits perfectly) in our presence. A while back a client called asking for a referral for a criminal defense attorney and without hesitating, I said “Call Frank Lucianna”, My client said “that’s funny, that’s what the police officer said.” I knew him professionally for 40 years. I had the distinct pleasure of knowing him as my dear friend Susan’s Pa. The legal profession was enhanced because he was our mentor. He taught us each person was entitled to the best defense and he was the best defense. He taught us that we may be adversaries but we were not enemies. His civility, his grace, his intelligence, his warmth guided us and will for the rest of our days. That the flags at the Bergen County Courthouse will be flown at half staff in his honor and his memory are an indication of the professional legacy he leaves behind. To me, his greatest legacy are the three daughters he raised, those two wonderful grandchildren, (in so many ways) and the woman behind the man, few of the finest individuals I have had the pleasure of knowing.
