Emily Jo Lucca

August 2, 1994 - September 5, 2015

Age 21, of Gardner, IL passed away suddenly, Saturday, September 5, 2015 in Chicago, IL, due to consequences and the result of a battle and addiction to heroin. Born August 2, 1994 in Joliet, IL. Even though Emily had her struggles, she was a beautiful person and had a huge heart. She had a beautiful smile and cute dimples that everyone loved. She had many hobbies such as Facebooking, sending silly snapchats, reading, watching Netflix, shopping, and especially loved music. Emily had a passion to become a paralegal. That comes to no surprise because she loved helping people and always had to make them smile. Her nieces Grace and Madison adored her, she enjoyed being called Auntie. She had a strong bond with her sister, they were always laughing. Emily had a feisty spirit, she loved fiercely, and will be deeply missed. Surviving are her parents, Gerald and Toni (nee Hahn) Lucca of Gardner; sister, Kristen Lucca of Gardner; nieces, Grace and Madison Wright; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Also, a few special friends that always loved and supported her, Drew Ballenger, Jacob Opyd, Christian Banks, Shawn Hayes, Andrew Housman, Joey Groff, and many more special friends. Preceding her in death were grandparents, Orville and Darlene Hahn, Morris and Vera Ellis, and Mike Lucca. Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorial services will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, Braidwood Chapel, Friday, September 11, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. with visitation two hours preceding services. Rev. and Friend, James Riley will officiate. Inurnment will be held at a later date.