Nicholas Raymond Cucinello Jr.

Nicholas Raymond Cucinello, Jr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 6, 1945, to the late Vernell Richard and the late Nicholas Cucinello, Sr.

He is the husband of Catherine Hartley Cucinello. They celebrated 54 years of matrimony together. Nicholas is the step-son of Lude Dominique, the father of Nicole Cucinello-Bertus, Danielle C. Vindel, Nicholas Cucinello III (Melissa Breaux), and Jonathan Cucinello (Jessica Walther); the grandfather of Emily V. Morales (Chad), Samuel Bertus (Allie), Isabella and Elliott Vindel, Savannah and Sophia Cucinello, Lt. Zachary Longworth, Graysen Bankston, and Stella Warren; and the loving brother of Connie D. Christaiso, William Cucinello, and the late Ronald Cucinello. He is also survived by his siblings-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and wonderful lifelong friends.

Nicholas was loving, compassionate, and most of all a very caring person to all. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, particularly with a fishing pole in his hand. He was an avid and dedicated bowler. However, his true passion was spending time with his loving family and friends. Nicholas was unique and irreplaceable, well respected and liked, and will be deeply and dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

His spirit and tender nature will remain in the many memories of his cherished friends and family until they meet him again.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, Louisiana, 70058 on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 1:30 PM with visitation beginning at 9 AM. Interment will follow immediately at Hook and Ladder Cemetery, 1050 Lafayette Street, in Gretna, Louisiana 70053.

Mothe Funeral Homes has been entrusted by the family with the funeral arrangements. The family kindly invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at www.mothefunerals.com.