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Ralph Roland Luciano, 76, walked through Heaven's gates to be greeted by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Daniel A. and Anna Mae (Warrender) Luciano.
On May 19, 1973, he was united in marriage to the former Donna Jean (Pekar) Luciano.
Along with his wife of 53 years, he is survived by children, Eddie Luciano, married to Jamie of Ashville, and Danielle Montler, married to Joshua of State College; grandchildren: Allison Luciano, Emily Luciano, Alyssa Montler and Seth Montler; siblings, Debbie Ross, married to Ron, and Marcy Hoover; and countless nieces, nephews and friends. He is also survived by his beloved dog, Penelope.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sharen Ferguson.
Ralph was a graduate of Altoona Area High School Class of 1967 and earned his bachelor's degree in religious studies from Northeast Bible College. He also received his Certificate of Ordination from the International Alliance of Chaplain Corps.
He spent his working years as an airbrake mechanic for Conrail and Norfolk Southern, retiring in 2005.
Ralph was a member of Journey Church in Hollidaysburg. He also had a life of service to his community. He volunteered as a chaplain for UPMC Altoona, as well as the chaplain for the Logan Township United Fire Department. Ralph drove a school van for the Altoona Area School District. He loved and cared about the kids that he transported.
Ralph loved the Lord and always enjoyed studying His word.
He was a Penn State football and wrestling fan and also enjoyed watching the Miami Dolphins and New York Yankees play.
He enjoyed hunting, playing pickleball when spending his winters in Florida and tending to his tomato garden. Above all else, he relished the times he got to spend with his children and grandchildren.
Friends and family will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., 108 Alto-Reste Park, Altoona; and from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the funeral home, with Pastor Jeremiah Baker officiating. Burial will take place at Alto-Reste Park, Altoona.
If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made in Ralph's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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