Darwin Lanciano of Gloucester, Virginia, passed away on October 1, 2026 following a brief illness at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport.

A life long resident of Gloucester, Darwin attended Rappahannock Community College. He was founder of Gloucester Mechanical on Route 14 and was well known throughout the county. A licensed Master Electrician, Darwin was gifted with many talents and skills, ranging from electrical work and automotive repair to sandblasting. He was alway eilling to lend his expertise and help others solve difficult problems.

Darwin had a deep love for Gloucester, its natural beauty, and its access to the waterfront. He especially enjoyed fishing and boating and cherished the many opportunities the area provided to pursue those passions.

He is survived by his wife Laura Petterson and siblings, Scott Lanciano, Sheran L. Hodges, and Claude O. Lanciano.

Darwin will be remembered for his hard work, practical skills, love of the outdoors, and many friendships he cultivated throughout his life