Manuel Escudero
February 9, 1937 –
For those who knew Manuel Escudero, or "Manny" as many of us called him, you know that there was never anybody like him nor probably ever will be. He was up for anything, open to everything, always ready to entertain people, laugh with them, dance and sing, and find a way to connect with anybody who crossed his path.
And so it is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Manuel ‘Manny Fernanado’ Escudero, age 87, in LaGrange, Kentucky, on January 16, 2025. Manny was born to Frank Escudero and Monse Riba on February 9, 1937, in Gary, Indiana. He grew up in Gary and was a loyal and dedicated employee at U.S. Steel Gary Works for 30 years. He traveled all over the world, and as a young man lived in Madrid, Spain, for several years. He retired to Sun City Center, Florida, where he joyously spent the next 37 years playing piano and partying with his friends. He joined family in Louisville, Kentucky, when his health began to fail in 2019.
His biggest passion in life was music. He composed music and wrote musicals. An avid and talented piano player, he would play tirelessly at gatherings and held concerts on cruises, in night clubs, nursing homes, churches and countless other venues. He loved putting on a good show and being the life of the party. He was always truly happy, sitting behind a piano entertaining crowds, and he was able to enjoy doing this for over 70 years.
He was a beloved uncle and cherished member of our family. He was generous and treasured his friendships and family. He will be remembered for his eclectic and stylish wardrobe and zest for entertainment on the stage, which was his life. If there is a heaven, it better have a piano because Manny sure as hell's gonna' sit down and play it.
And so it is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Manuel ‘Manny Fernanado’ Escudero, age 87, in LaGrange, Kentucky, on January 16, 2025. Manny was born to Frank Escudero and Monse Riba on February 9, 1937, in Gary, Indiana. He grew up in Gary and was a loyal and dedicated employee at U.S. Steel Gary Works for 30 years. He traveled all over the world, and as a young man lived in Madrid, Spain, for several years. He retired to Sun City Center, Florida, where he joyously spent the next 37 years playing piano and partying with his friends. He joined family in Louisville, Kentucky, when his health began to fail in 2019.
His biggest passion in life was music. He composed music and wrote musicals. An avid and talented piano player, he would play tirelessly at gatherings and held concerts on cruises, in night clubs, nursing homes, churches and countless other venues. He loved putting on a good show and being the life of the party. He was always truly happy, sitting behind a piano entertaining crowds, and he was able to enjoy doing this for over 70 years.
He was a beloved uncle and cherished member of our family. He was generous and treasured his friendships and family. He will be remembered for his eclectic and stylish wardrobe and zest for entertainment on the stage, which was his life. If there is a heaven, it better have a piano because Manny sure as hell's gonna' sit down and play it.