Lucas Alexander Maltese was born in NY on June 20, 1997 and passed away in Boynton Beach, FL on October 9th, 2019. He was a professional HVAC technician and a Third Dan Black Belt Chief Instructor in the Ko Am Mu Do discipline of Taekwondo and instructed adults and children in the evening.
During his 22 years on this Earth, Lucas has touched countless numbers of people on a personal, almost visceral level. He had an ability to put them at ease, make them smile, and always send them on their way happy. In some sense, he was a modern-day shaman.
Lucas enjoyed nature and the outdoors, was compassionate to all living things, and spent much time at the beach or in the woods. Those were his sanctuary. He had a vast knowledge of Astronomy and the Cosmos and could talk for hours on the subject matter.
Lucas was a very spiritual person who lived a vegan lifestyle. He disliked anything artificial and respected the Earth and all its inhabitants.
His departure has left us empty and sad, but please try not to feel that way as he is amongst the Moon, stars, and solar systems. He’s in a better place, flying around with "that Lucas smile", spreading love, light and rainbows for all to see.
Goodbye for now, son.
Lucas is survived by his sister Daniela, mother Cecilia, and father Christopher.