David Eugene Carlucci

1942 - 2022

David Eugene Carlucci
July 30, 1942 - June 22, 2022
Los Banos, California - David Eugene Carlucci of Los Banos, California passed away on June 22, 2022.
David Carlucci was born to James Joseph Carlucci and Josephine Delores Tucci Carlucci in Gustine, California on July 30, 1942.
As a teen, he loved spending his time driving tractors and farming alongside his brothers Richard Carlucci and Jimmy Carlucci. David Carlucci attended Dos Palos High School and graduated in 1960. David then attended California State University, Fresno.
David was a third-generation farmer, actively farming in Merced County for four decades. He was the owner and founder of David E. Carlucci Diversified Farms and grew alfalfa, barley, wheat, straw, corn, sugar beets, cantaloupe, tomatoes, cotton and almonds on land he owned in both San Luis Canal Company and Central California Irrigation District. Through the many years he farmed in five different water districts. He was proudly recognized in 2012 by Merced County for row crop farmer of the year.
David's love for farming led to his farming full time alongside his father and brothers. David had a great passion for farming and it was something he truly enjoyed. Along with farming, David also enjoyed golfing, traveling, car shows, flying to new and exciting destinations, water skiing, house boating, and spending time with his family. David wholeheartedly loved his family, especially his grandchildren.
David was a kind, and loving man who loved people with his whole heart. David donated to local sports, local charities, local FFA, and sponsored sports teams. He loved being involved in all of his grandchildren's activities. David was a huge presence and lit up any room just by entering it. His hearty laugh and jovial personality was an absolute delight to everybody who met him. David had a true heart of gold.
David also served in the United States Marine Corps for several years. He was stationed at Camp Pendleton, and eventually became a Sergeant.
He belonged to the 11-99 Foundation as a lifetime member. He started and founded the Al Turner Memorial Golf Tournament and supported it from 1998-2010. He was responsible for acquiring donations for the CHP Widows and Orphans Foundation. Lastly, he started the Al Turner Memorial Scholarship at Merced College and it is still on-going to this day.
David proudly served numerous boards from 1988 until his passing. He was a Director on the San Luis Canal Board. He served as President for the Henry Miller Reclamation District No. 2131 Board of Trustees; an alternate Director to the San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors Water Authority Board. He served on the Board of Directors for Dos Palos Cooperative Gin from 1977-1985, and then from 1997-his passing. He served many positions such as Treasurer from 1998-1999, Vice President from 2000-2004, and as President from 2005-2006. He served on the Board of Directors for the California Cotton Ginners Association from 1998-2008. His father, James Joseph Carlucci, was a founding member of the Dos Palos Cooperative Gin, which started in 1952. Lastly, he served on the following: Advisory Board for Community National Bank, Director for Los Banos Airport Commission and ACWA's Region 6 Board.
David will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 42 years Marilyn Pimental Carlucci, and his loving daughters Lori Carlucci, and Julie Cascia and her husband Steve Cascia. His grandchildren are Lauren Poage, Trever Cascia, Breanna Cascia, Lynsey Poage and great granddaughter Blakley Cascia. They loved their Papa so much, and will forever cherish the memories they had together. He is also survived by many loving family members, and an abundance of friends.
The service will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1421 Center Avenue in Los Banos, California on Friday, July 8th. Rosary will be at 10:00 am, Mass at 10:30 am, and burial immediately following.
Reception will be held at The Goodman Barn located at 17941 Brannon Avenue, Dos Palos, CA, 93620.