Lucian Anthony "Nino" Mascarella

Lucian 'Nino' Anthony Mascarella departed this life on February 1, 2023 at 717 am. He was a loving husband of 69 years and father of five children. Lucian was 91 years old, a native and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In 2001, he and Wilma relocated to Mebane, NC to be with part of his family and lived there for the past 20 years.He was a veteran of both the US Navy and US Marine Corp and completed his service as a Staff Sergeant after over 12 years. Lucian volunteered for a combat role in the 1st Marine Division in the Korean War to honor a family member killed in action. His career in the Marines continued upon his return where he eventually served as an air traffic controller in New Orleans. After leaving the military, Lucian worked for over 21 years with the US Postal Service before retirement. His burial will include full military honors at Salisbury National Cemetary in North Carolina. fter retirement, he served in the restoration of the USS Kidd Navy destroyer, and taught youth firearm proficiency skills throughout the country. He was very proud of being a Marine and often reminded anyone whom he met, "I am a Marine, you know", even after his memory of other important life events faded away. Lucian will always be remembered as a huge LSU Tiger fan. He bled Purple and Gold. Lucian was quite the prankster throughout his lifetime and spent many hours watching over and entertaining his grandkids.The grandkids would never lack entertainment when PawPaw was around.Lucian is survived by his wife, Wilma Lee (Everett) Mascarella; Brother - Tommy, Children - Wayne / wife Jeanie, Bobby / wife Jackie, Greg / wife Chris, Charlie / wife Rhonda, and daughter Nancy. Nine Grandchildren, Courtney / husband Matt, Tiffani, Dylan, Brittni, Miles / wife Heather, Morgan, Jordyn, Gabriel / wife Alannah, Dominic, Katelyn /husband Reece, eight Great Grandchildren, Slade, Gage, Aiden, Brooke, Sebastian, Hayden, Juliette, and Hampton.Preceded in death by his father Charles Vincente Mascarella, mother Lucy (Territo) Mascarella, brothers Collie, Sammy, Vincent, Marion, Pat and sisters Marie, Josey, and Sarah.