Ira B. Lukens, Esq., 63

CRANSTON , R.I. – Ira Bernard Lukens, J.D., of Cranston, died quietly in his sleep March 16.  

He leaves behind family and friends, Patricia, Josh, David, Steve, Sarah, Jean, Josh, David, Anne and his two cats, Duie and Benjamin.

He was born June 30, 1951. He grew up in South Orange, N.J., and attended Peddie School in Hightstown and then Columbia H.S. in Maplewood, N.J. After high school, he attended Tufts University but after two years transferred to Pratt University, where he received a bachelor’s in fine arts. He was an accomplished artist and sculptor. Later in life, he earned a J.D. from Tulane University and had his own law practice, as well as practiced environmental law for New England Gas Co. He enjoyed kayaking, tennis, bicycling, skiing, drawing and sculpture, all types of music and intellectual discussions on any subject.

He will be sorely missed by his many friends and family members.