Philip F. Lucchese

Philip F. Lucchese obituary, The Villages, FL

Philip F. Lucchese

Philip Lucchese Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Banks/Page-Theus Funerals and Cremations on Feb. 23, 2026.
Philip F. Lucchese, 84, The Villages, Florida passed away on February, 14, 2026 at Cornerstone Hospice Mariposa House in The Villages, Florida. Philip was born on May 24, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York to his parents Frank Lucchese and Laura (Lunarola) Lucchese.

Philip and his friend and companion Edward moved to The Villages, Florida from East Islip, Long Island, New York fifteen years ago. Philip was of the Catholic faith. He was a great supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Philip had worked in Manhattan, New York as a Jeweler for an upscale Jewelry firm serving upscale clientele.

Philip is survived by his companion Edward J. Browne of The Villages, FL; two loving cousins Gussie Castelli of Allendale, NJ and Maryann O'Baid and her husband Jim of The Villages, FL; and second cousins Fran and Angelo.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org in Philip's loving memory.

Arrangements are entrusted to Banks/Page-Theus Funerals and Cremations, Wildwood. Online condolences may be shared at https://www.bankspagetheus.com.

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