Paul Anthony Luciano, Jr.

December 18 1958 - August 18 2026

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John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Friday August 28th 2026 10 am - 1 pm

1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212

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Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow the Visitation

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Celebration of Life
Friday August 28th 2026 at 1:00 pm

John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus , Ohio 43212

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Obituary

Paul Anthony Luciano Jr. age 67 of Columbus, Ohio, boarded his final train on August 18, 2026. He died at the OSU Medical Center Ross Heart Hospital, where he had been hospitalized for several weeks. Paul was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, relocated in childhood to Fredonia, New York, and settled in Columbus in 1988. It was here that he met the love of his life, Kristina Hill Luciano, and started a family. He is a graduate of St. Joseph Catholic School, Fredonia High School, and he attended Edinboro (Pa.) State University. He worked a variety of manufacturing, processing and supply chain jobs over the years, and was ultimately employed at Hikma Pharmaceuticals, where he had many work friends. Paul is survived by, and will be sadly missed by his son, Paul Luciano III (Milo); his mother, Diane Cybulski; and five siblings, Debra (Lance Lewis) Luciano of Westerville, Ohio, Linda (Richard) Orloff of Stockton, N.Y., Richard Luciano of St. George, Utah, Amy (Sean) Hall of Dunkirk, N.Y. and Annette(Jack Litzenberger) Luciano of Freeville, N.Y.; his paternal aunt, Donna Luciano of Erie, Pa.; and the following nieces and nephews, who he loved dearly, Megan Swan, Melanie (Andre) Gasbarro, Nathan (Ashley) Luciano, Jessica Swan (Russ), Lauren (Jobey) Manahan, Keenan (Natalie) Lewis, Charlie Spearman, Andrew Spearman and Ben Spearman; and six great-nieces and nephews and his dear cat Luigi. He is predeceased by his cherished wife, Kristina; father, Paul Luciano Sr.; grandparents, Hazel & Anthony Luciano and Richard & Emma Mae Moran; his beloved uncle and godfather, Nick Luciano; and cousin, Joe Maxwell. Coin collector, jazz and blues lover, political news junkie, Boy Scout, altar boy, high school sax player and cross-country runner, hardcore Bills fan, devoted husband and father, and friend to many. Paul had an incomparable memory, and could be counted on as a reliable source of family history- right down to exact dates. He was a savant in matters of maps and geography (he believed that GPS is only for the weak-minded) and was highly knowledgeable about trains, including railway history, routes and more. For several years he volunteered at the Ohio Railway Museum. He had fond memories of his college summer in Maine where he banded woodcocks. And he maintained lifelong friendships with his college buddies, the "Devo-tees." He enjoyed road trips, often traveling to hear his favorite blues musicians, and was known to take "the road less traveled." But the indisputably happiest times in Paul's life were the many good years with his wife Kris and son Paul III, singing "Junior Birdie Upside Down", and the hysterical rounds of laughter with Kris. And train rides. The best of all possible worlds would be train rides with Kris and son Paul. He could be highly opinionated and he did not suffer opinions of those he disagreed with. Despite this, all agree that his greatest quality and gift was unconditional love, especially love of his extended family. When tensions rose and alienation occurred as sometimes does in families, Paul was always the beacon of peace, impartiality and acceptance. In his humble way, he advocated for reconciliation. Because of him, we are all better people. Having endured tremendous heartbreak and sadness upon the untimely death of his wife, he always maintained a positive outlook and his hallmark wry sense of humor. .

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Condolences for Paul Anthony Luciano, Jr.

From : Amy and Sean
To : All
Date: August 20th 2026

Its hard to find the words. My brother Paul will be missed. He was always the historian, the built-in GPS, the keeper of ""all that is family" . It may not be the perfect place for what I assume would be his direct quote, "sonofabitch!", but he will be forever in my heart ❤️
From : Charlie
To : Uncle Paul
Date: August 20th 2026

I love you. Rest easy with auntie.
From : Elvis
To : Family of Paul
Date: August 21st 2026

My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. He was more than a coworker to many of us. To me, he was like a father figure. He always listened with patience, kindness, and respect, regardless of age or position. His wisdom, compassion, and willingness to help others made a lasting impact on so many lives. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
From : Megan aka hug monstsr
To : The fam
Date: August 21st 2026

Uncle Paul has always been the epitome of unconditional love. He will be missed so SOO much. 💜
From : Lorie Moran Stroup
To : Diane and family
Date: August 21st 2026

I am so sad and shocked to hear of Paul's passing. I will remember him fondly for his kindness and gentleness. Paul was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Many fond memories I will cherish forever.
From : L P
To : Dad and me
Date: August 21st 2026

Dad,

I would have been 3 years old when you were my age now. You would have had the red truck still. You still talked to yourself about things you were processing when you thought no one else was paying attention to you. You did it around me because I was a toddler.

I remember.

You would have been ready on a weekend like this to hoist me up in the air after work with your feet and do the old “Jr. birdie” routine on the Moroccan couch mom got from Pier 1 when you both were moving in together.

Since it’s a Friday, we would have had a junk food smorgasbord for tgif.
Since I was 3, I wouldn’t remember what mom made us for dinner.

I noticed you stopped talking to yourself and biting your nails around the time you got out of Marzetti’s. I hope it was because things became less stressful for you. I remember you telling me you used to smoke around the time I was born and before. It takes awhile to not feel something like that. I hope you learned to cope and I hope I will learn how to as well, even though I’m not a smoker.

I talk to people who aren’t there more, now, than I ever have. I wonder if you were talking to yourself or people you lost before my time with you. I don’t always know who I am without those talks and it seems like it’s going to become more challenging now that you’re gone.

You weren’t confident but you were funny. You made mom laugh for hours when you were home together. Mom wasn’t confident either but she knew how to roll with your jokes better than anyone. You were so weirdly good for each other. Through the broken and unspoken things that you couldn’t express with others. You just held each other there and didn’t judge. I learned that from how you loved and I carry it now that you’re both gone.

You’ll be hearing from me when I tell you how much I miss you and love you, when I think no one else is around to hear it. I’ll think of you when I’m weird and someone laughs but doesn’t know why they thought I was funny. I think you’ll be there when I feel heartbroken again, to remind me that broken hearts heal.

Until then, I’ll keep you with me ❤️

I love you, dad

I miss you
From : Milo
To : Dad
Date: August 21st 2026

These last few months you’ve called yourself my dad. You were such a hard worker and supportive, loving father to your son. Thank you for the years of being someone to turn to in times of crisis. Thank you for the long car trips to the lake and distant family. I could keep going but the list would be long and my mind is reeling. It means the world to me that I could call you dad. I promise to take good care of your son. We promise to take care of Luigi. Little Paul and I love you so much.
From : David Moran
To : Paul
Date: August 21st 2026

Gods speed cousin. May you be singing with the Angels.
From : Cousin Carol
To : Paul
Date: August 21st 2026

You were so loved. Your gentle soul will be missed even more. Rest easy. Sending my deepest condolences to all my cousins, relatives and family. Until we meet again…Much love, Carol
From : Mike Clark
To : All
Date: August 21st 2026

Deepest sympathies for the loss of my friend of 47 years.
From : Terry
To : Family of Paul
Date: August 21st 2026

Paul was a hard working man and never complained about a job being too tough. His work ethic is to be admired by many. He always had that "I got this" mentality. Paul, another co-worker and I had many conversations about him showing us Echo Distillery to share a drink and listen to some blues or jazz. Recently he went back to see his mom and shared with me a story about how he was able to get her to listen to the blues with him. His face lit up with the story, and I could tell he felt like he accomplished something. I will miss seeing him around. Very great man to have met.
From : Brenda Petty
To : Paul Luciano
Date: August 21st 2026

Too my Baby Boy, My heart is broken in pieces.You was my best friend or should I say my companion. I loved you in so many ways.Even sometimes we didn't agree.Prayers for your Mom,Son, & siblings.One of these days we see each other again.May you ride all the trains, listen to your jazz.There are so many things that I wanted to tell you when I came back for a visit in Nov.I cared for very much.I will miss our talks.God had other plans for you.Guess I will have to find another way from the airport.lol.I love you very much & miss you.Ride that train.
From : hervice
To : Paul family
Date: August 22nd 2026

May your soul rest in peace uncle Paul.
From : Anna
To : Mr Paul and Family
Date: August 24th 2026

May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace and may the Almighty God comfort your family....Amen
From : MAMY UMBA
To : PAUL ANTHONY
Date: August 24th 2026

I did not meet you, but Paul was talking about you proudly.
Stay strong, with Jesus C
From : MAMY UMBA
To : PAUL ANTHONY
Date: August 24th 2026

I did not meet you; however, Paul was talking about you proudly. Stay strong, all things are possible with Jesus Christ.
From : Nate and Ashley aka Nashley
To : Uncle Paul
Date: August 24th 2026

I always looked forward to learning something new from you; whether it be family trivia, a band that you had a connection to that you were excited to see, or the optimal route to take on a road trip. You leaned into your passions and never wavered from being authentically you - something I'll always remember you by.

Your unconditional love for family and those you surrounded yourself with was infectious. You were always equal parts kind and gentle, something that's been evidently instilled in the man that your son grew up to be. We'll love and miss you forever.
From : Rich Luciano
To : My Dear Brother
Date: August 25th 2026

Where do I start? Watching you at track meets, getting your Ford Grand Torino, the Camaro, the coin collection, the train collection. Looking forward to the weekends to go pick you and the turntable with the tuner up in Edinboro. The time we seen Todd Rundgren at your university. It goes on and on, and it will always be running through my head the fun times we had. I was SOOOO happy to be your tour guide when you came to visit me out west. I knew you studied the places we went to on the maps. Now you were experiencing them! You sat in the truck in awe seeing things you’ve never seen before, just read about. After the third day you said “I see why you moved here!” That made me feel great! The train ride we took in Heber Utah. I told the conductor it was your birthday, just to get you into the drivers seat(it wasn’t your birthday 🤣) and you knew EVERYTHING about that locomotive! You chatted with him for 30 minutes! You were beaming with happiness! That’s the picture we used for your obit…… if I only knew….
I know you’ll be reunited with your love Kris, and that smile will shine again! I know her, Gram, Dad along with Joey and the others are waiting for you with open arms. You can be happy again! I think all of us did pretty good with Moms guidance, so it’s just a matter of time until we meet again, this time, you get to pick the train ride…..
all my love big brother! ❤️
From : Anita Monita
To : My sweet brother
Date: August 26th 2026

Thank you for being the one that would lay on the floor and color with me and not hurry to get it done and move onto the next thing. Thank you for being the one that would carry me on your shoulders all the way to the go kart track. You never got angry when me & my friends would honk your nose on those days you had to take the late bus home from school. You made me sumac tea and took me look for frogs in the creek. You’re always patient and you’re always kind.
Just what a kid needed.
Thank you for taking bike rides with me and slow slowing down when I couldn’t keep up.
Thank you for introducing me the way to explore music that was never played on the radio and the humor of Monty Python and National Lampoon radio hour.
You never made me feel like spending time with me was a bother, even though there were so many years between us, and surely you had teenage things to do.
You were the guy that would drive seven hours to help us move across town. And I know that wasn’t just something you would do for me, but that you would do for anyone. That was who you were. I miss you and will always appreciate who you were in the world. Love you sweet brother.
From : Paul Krol
To : Paul Lucianos family and friends
Date: August 28th 2026

I've met him in our workplace and seen him helping out. He was always nice and friendly, helpful and kind. I didn't know about this, and it hurts to hear. I just hope he knew he is loved by people who were around him. My condolences.