Luciano Gizzi, 85, of Long Branch passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Luciano was born and raised in Colliano, Italy and immigrated to America in 1967. He began working as a cabinet maker for Gelco, refining his trade and eventually opening his own business, Chelsea Cabinets in Long Branch.

Luciano was a proud member of the Figli Di Colombo Italian Club, where he enjoyed playing cards each day with other members and friends. He loved watching soccer matches, playing bocce in West End and his daily evening coffee from Dunkin' Donuts on Broadway.  Luciano looked forward to attending cardiac rehab aka " the gym"  several times a week, where he made many wonderful friends. Luciano loved talking to people  and learning about their ancestry, cultures and traditions. Above all, he was known for his kindness and generosity, always looking out for others and doing his best to take care of everyone around him.

He was predeceased by his parents Carmine Gizzi and Maria Fornataro, along with 8 brothers and 2 sisters.

Luciano is survived by his loving brother-in-law Antonio Zolofra, his nieces and nephews that adored him; Angela Yost (Robert), Anna Simonelli, Valeria Cioffi (Skip), Ben Zolofra (Kathy), Stefania Britt (Christian), and Lori Critelli (Ronnie). He also has great nieces and nephews whom he cherished, Sara, Henry, Julianna, Marina, Cara, Steven, Michelle, Matthew, Nicholas, Elyse and Joseph, along with many others in Italy.

Visitation will be on Monday, February 16 th from 4:00-8:00 PM at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch, NJ. A mass of Christian burial will be offered on Tuesday, February 17 th at 10:00 AM at Holy Trinity Church, 408 Prospect Avenue, Long Branch. An entombment will follow at Woodbine Mausoleum.

Donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Luciano's honor at https://www.stjude.org/

The Figli Di Colombo Italian Club has generously created a scholarship in Luciano's memory, and will be awarded to a high school student in May.