Mariann L. "Lucchese" Showalter

Mariann L. "Lucchese" Showalter obituary

Mariann L. "Lucchese" Showalter

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Mariann Showalter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home - Louisville on Nov. 6, 2025.

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Mariann Lucchese Showalter, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Nazareth Home.

She was born in Louisville, KY on April 18, 1944 to Ann (Ridge) and Francis Paul Lucchese and was the oldest of their seven children. She attended and graduated from Holy Family Catholic grade school and Presentation Academy. She went on to receive her associate degree in business. She worked in the office of Scheen & Smith dermatologists for 21 years before her retirement in 2007. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, and reading.

Mariann was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard; her two sons, Danny (Ann) and Jimmy; her beloved grandsons, Nicholas and William; siblings, Kathleen (Larry) Bailey, Paul (Brenda) Lucchese, Betty (Mike) Horlander, Susan Dillon, Patricia (John) Otting, and John (Linda) Lucchese. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1920 Newburg Road with visitation from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. prior to the mass. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

We would like to thank everyone at Nazareth Home for their compassionate care of Mariann. In addition, we would like to thank Mariann's siblings for their unwavering support. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to your charity of choice.

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Anthony and Paula (Peter) Koebel

Yesterday

Mariann was such a talented musician and hard worker. I admired her dedication to whatever needed to be done. We will remember always the laughs and good times we shared. Prayers and sympathy for the
Showalter and Lucchese families, may she rest in peace.

Jack Ridge

Yesterday

On behalf of the Edward and Gwendolyn Ridge family we express our condolences to the Showalter and Lucchese families. Our prayers are with you.

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