Julian Luciano Cruz, 89, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on December 6, 2023. Born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Thomas Luciano Gonzalez and Eugenia Cruz Plaza. He was married over 68 years to his beloved wife, Maria Isabel Acevedo Luciano.

Julian, also affectionately referred to as "Macho Man," worked for Turkey Hill in the ice cream and dairy manufacturing department until his retirement. He was a former Deacon at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church and was a grateful believer in Jesus. Julian's family will miss his sense of humor, consistently happy personality, and love of eating bananas, rice and beans, and cheesesteaks. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife Maria, Julian is survived by 7 children: Nereida Montanez (Eduardo), Joequin, Carmen, Wilson, John, Mary, and Emerson Luciano; 3 sisters: Providencia, Anna, and Miriam Luciano; brother Gilberto Luciano; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family members. He was predeceased by 2 brothers, 3 sisters, and his dear friend Eddie Rodriguez.

Family and friends are invited to gather from 5-7 PM on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St, Lancaster, PA 17602. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, December 15, 2023, at 11 AM at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church, 425 S. Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602. Interment will follow at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.