Robert S. Lucas

Dec. 21, 2021

Robert “Bob” S. Lucas passed away on Dec. 21, 2021.

Bob was born on April 5, 1948 in Buffalo, NY to James and Cynthia Lucas. He is survived by his siblings: Cynthia, James, Nancy, John, and Richard. Bob's younger years were spent in Seattle, Washington, Cambridge, OH, and Worthington, Ohio where he graduated from Worthington High School. He went on to earn a BS in Education with a major in Mathematics at Miami University; continuing with his education, Bob earned a Master's degree in 1974 from Yeshiva University, in NYC.

Bob began his teaching career at Greenwich High School in 1970 and retired in 2008. During his tenure, he taught math, drivers ed, and computer science. Bob was instrumental in the creation and growth of the computer science program and one of his outstanding achievements as an educator was building and developing an exceptional Math Team that competed and won many regional and state championships. In addition to his teaching career, Bob joined the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol on November 10, 1975. Bob was Captain – Chief Officer from November 1980 to November 1997 and also held the offices of Vice President, President, and Board of Directors. He was also a member of the Cos Cob Volunteer Ambulance Corps as an EMT-B. Bob received the highest award from the Patrol, The Cecil H. Gardner Memorial Distinguished Patrolman Award.

Bob was a major asset to the Greenwich community in many ways, as even after his retirement, his connection to Greenwich High School continued by taking the role of a substitute teacher for many years. His career in both the school system and the fire department highlighted his passion for working with young people and sharing his knowledge and experience with them as well as helping those around him. Bob would go out of his way at the drop of a hat to help anyone in need. He was the kind of person who loved to be around people, telling stories and making them laugh, infecting them with his positive energy and making them feel cared for. His commitment, honesty, dedication, and cheerful disposition, was evident in everything he did and he will be missed by the many people lucky enough to have come across him in their lives.

A Memorial celebration of his life and service to the community will be held on Wed., June 8, 2022 at the Byram Veterans Association located at 300 Delevan Ave., Greenwich, CT from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Greenwich Education Assoc. Scholarship Fund https://www. greenwicheducationassociation.org/ can be made in his honor.