Loretta Esselman Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Loretta Esselman of Prospect, Kentucky, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Loretta left this world on October 17, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Francesco Mazzei and Elvira Seta Mazzei; her siblings, James Mazzei, Hilda Novello, Constantina Trotta, Dante Mazzei and Caroline McPherrin; and her husband Hubert E. Esselman.
She is survived by: her children, Paul G. (Michele), Stephen E., Thomas M. (Mary), Mary Esselman Roberts (Greg), Gregory H. (Tammie), James T. (Diana Merelman) and Julie Esselman Tomz (Michael). She is also survived by 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Ratterman Funeral Home (3711 Lexington Rd, Louisville, KY 40207). A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Holy Trinity (501 Cherrywood Rd, St Matthews, KY 40207). A burial will be held on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 at the Calvary Cemetery (501 Cherrywood Rd, St Matthews, KY 40207).
Memorial contributions may be made to Down Syndrome of Louisville, 5001 Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville, 40299.
