Philip Edward Lucchese

PHILIP EDWARD LUCCHESE, SR., age 86; passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Beloved husband of Julia Lucchese (Nehez) for 65 years; loving father of Karen Wiltman (deceased) (Drew), Marie Chernek (Ron) Philip Lucchese Jr. (Karen) and Juli O’Connell (Kevin); cherished grandfather of Keith (Alaina), Olivia, William (Sally), Jonathan (Courtney), Tyler and Kaitlin (Andrew); great-grandfather of Cole and Kennedy; son of James and Catherine (Sottosanti) Lucchese (both deceased); dear brother of John (Angela) (both deceased), Jackie Vittardi (Sam) (both deceased), Joseph (deceased) and Josephine Rini (Marty) (both deceased); dear brother-in-law of Marilyn Lanz, Samuel Lionti and Olga Nehez; dearest uncle and friend of many. Proud member of the North Italian Club, member and volunteer of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church and St. Anthony of Padua Church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Padua Franciscan High School, Attention: Athletic Department, 6740 State Rd., Parma, OH  44134. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 6750 State Rd., Parma, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.) MONDAY 4-8 P.M.