SVesuvian Mother – The disappearance of Luciano Cacciola, the 49-year-old from San Gennaro Vesuviano who had not been heard from since Monday, July 7, ended in the worst possible way.
After two days of intensive searching by family, friends, and law enforcement, the man's lifeless body was found this afternoon in the Santa Maria a Castello area, in the Somma Vesuviana area.
Carabinieri Marshal Alessandro Calandro and Local Police Major Gennaro Vitagliano responded to the scene. The cause of death remains unclear at this time, but the news has deeply shaken two communities: Somma Vesuviana and San Gennaro Vesuviano, where Luciano lived and worked.
The disappearance and the family's appeal
Luciano Cacciola He had left the mechanic's shop where he had worked diligently and passionately for years on Monday evening. But from that moment on, his tracks had been completely lost. He had never returned home, and his worried family had immediately reported him missing.
In the last 24 hours, a chain of solidarity has also been activated on social media, with hundreds of shares of his face and desperate appeals to find him.
The discovery in Santa Maria del Castello
This afternoon, unfortunately, a dramatic turn of events occurred. His body was located in a remote and isolated area of Santa Maria a Castello. The 49-year-old leaves behind a wife and two children. He was well-known in the area, appreciated for his gentle nature, helpfulness, and professionalism.
The grief over his loss is palpable in both communities, which had rallied around the family during these days of anguish.
Even the mayor of Somma Vesuviana, Salvatore Di Sarno, wanted to publicly express his condolences: "The lifeless body of Mr. Luciano Cacciola was just found in the Castello area by Carabinieri Marshal Alessandro Calandro and Local Police Major Gennaro Vitagliano. My deepest condolences go to his family."
A collective embrace reaches out to his wife and children, still in disbelief at such a sudden and inexplicable tragedy. The investigation continues to shed full light on the circumstances of his death. But above all, the pain of a loss that leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who knew him prevails.
Article published by Gustavo Gentile on July 9, 2025, at 18:11 PM
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Comments (3)
This is a speechless event, especially for those who knew Luciano. We must remember him for the wonderful things he accomplished in his life and support his family during this difficult time.
There are no words to express the pain felt in situations like these. It's important to support the family and stay united as a community to face this tragedy together.
The news of Luciano Cacciola's death is truly sad and makes us reflect on life. We hope the investigation will clarify what happened and that the family will find comfort in this difficult time.