Johnny Benitez Lucero peacefully passed away at home in Virginia Beach, VA surrounded by his loving family on December 29, 2019. Johnny was born on May 6, 1938 to Donata and Inocencio Lucero in Silang, Cavite, Philippines.
Johnny met the love of his life, Mercedita Blancaflor, when he was enlisted in the US Navy. Their nearly 50 year marriage brought forth three daughters, Beverly, Michelle, and Jenilee. Johnny dedicated his life to providing for his family. He retired from both the US Navy and the US Postal Service. In his spare time, he loved fishing, karaoke, listening to Elvis Presley & Frank Sinatra and watching old western movies.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife; daughters; four grandchildren, Samantha & Christian Sillari and Alexander & Isabella Ferrera; son-in-law Marc Ferrera; surviving siblings, Leticia Lucero Bermijo and Erlinda Lucero Montoya; and many beloved friends and family.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Wednesday, January 8th at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5033 Rouse Drive, Virginia Beach. A funeral mass will be held Thursday, January 9th at 11:30am at St. Pius X Church. A graveside service will be held directly after the mass at Woodlawn Cemetary at 6329 East Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk.
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday January 08, 2020
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Southside Chapel
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions
Service
Thursday January 09, 2020
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cemetery
Thursday January 09, 2020
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Woodlawn Memorial Gardens
6309 E Virginia Beach Blvd.
Norfolk, Virginia 23502
757-461-4054 | Directions
6309 E Virginia Beach Blvd.
Norfolk, Virginia 23502
757-461-4054 | Directions
I was proud to have served onboard the USS Boulder with Johnny. He was my Leading Petty Officer and one of the hardest working sailors I ever worked with in my 21 year military career. Bless his family and friends for his loss. R.I.P Shipmate !!!
May the soul of Johnny B.Lucero rest in Peace with our Lord…He will surely be missed by many as he was a helpful , friendly and compassionate individual who always got out of his way to help a shipmate during his Navy days and beyond…Our pray
ers for him and his wonderful family…
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. It was a joy to work with Johnny. May God continue to wrap you in His Loving Arms as you treasure the memories of Johnny. Another Angel have received their wings and resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
May God bless and show mercy to your family at this time of loss and grievance.
Johnny was a very special friend and gentleman.
Over the many years, Johnny was a kind, quiet and generous man.
Johnny will be profoundly missed.
Our genuine and heartfelt condolences to the entire Lucero Family.
Sincere Love…
Ellie Horton and Family
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Johnny B. Lucero, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Navy Veteran, Johnny B. Lucero, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
We will forever cherish the trips to Busch Gardens and all the shows you love to watch❤️
Our condolences to the whole family. He was a quiet and generous man. Was also a member and past president of the Cavite Association of Virginia.