Carlos Manuel Luciano, Sr. 78, passed away at his Ephrata residence on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Maximino Luis and Ana Maria (Plaza) Luciano.

Carlos shared 54 years of marriage with his wife Blanche I. Luciano. He worked at Tyson Foods for 25 years, and then was the proud owner of Luciano's Corner Store at 259 W. King Street in Lancaster for 15 years.

He was a parishioner at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Ephrata and a Third Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus Father Daley Council 4191.

Carlos loved antique and classic cars, especially his 1963 Chevrolet Impala "SS". He played the daily lottery. Carlos loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and family vacations to the beach and cruises.

In addition to his loving wife Blanche, Carlos's family includes two sons, Manuel A. Luciano, husband of Natalie of Landisville, and Carlos M. Luciano, Jr., husband of Jen of Millersville; fraternal twin daughters, Ana M. Luciano-Nguyen, wife of Philip of Ephrata, and Angelica M. Luciano and her significant other Alfredo Chango of Ephrata; nine grandchildren, Xavier Luciano, Maximino Luciano, Ivy Luciano, Reina Luciano, Ava Luciano, Alyssa Luciano, Philip Nguyen, Jr., Luke Nguyen, and Elleyanah Chango; and ten siblings, Olga Vera, Cecilio Luciano, Fernando Luciano, Sr. Blanca Rodriguez, Geraldo Luciano, Gloria Alvarez, Miguel Luciano, Gladys Irizarry, Lydia Irizarry, and Edwin Luciano.

His parents, his brother Oscar Luciano, and his sister Lucelenia Rodriguez preceded Carlos in death.

A viewing will take place from 10 to 11 AM, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM on Saturday, March 9, 2024, with The Rev. Paul J. Borowski, C.Ss.R. as Celebrant, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 320 Church Avenue, Ephrata, PA 17522. Final Commendation & Farewell in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Ephrata, PA.