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continued to reside in the house. According to a 1958 directory for Louisville, she worked as a kitchen worker at Colacci's Restaurant at that time. She died in 1976, and at that point, Rita Wisek became the sole owner of 908 Rex. According to the 1977 Polk Directory that included Louisville residents, Joe and Jane Softich (Margaret's daughter) lived at 908 Rex in 1977. Rita and Herman Wisek divorced in 1972. By the time of the 1979 Polk Directory, Rita had moved back to her childhood home of 908 Rex. Rita Mancini Wisek died in 1997. Her obituary included the line, "She loved cats." Also according to her obituary, she had worked at the Blue Parrot Restaurant for 26 years, retiring in 1989. However, a Louisville Times article from Jan. 26, 1994 (accessed at the Colorado Historic Newspaper Collection website) stated that she worked at the Blue Parrot for almost 40 years. The article stated, "For Wisek, her years at the Blue Parrot were like 'a home away from home."' The following photo shows Rita Wisek with other Blue Parrot staff at the 1968 birthday party for Blue Parrot owner Mike Colacci, taken at the Blue Parrot. Rita is shown standing behind and a little to the right of Mike Colacci, who is seated. She is seen wearing a white shirt with buttons down the front. Current Owner — Brendan McManus Owner Rita Mancini Wisek died in 1997. Later in 1997, her personal representative, who was her niece, sold 908 Rex to Brendan McManus and Patricia Silberblatt. In 2000, the two conveyed ownership to Brendan McManus alone. In 2012, he founded Lucky Pie Pizza & Taphouse in Louisville. He continues to be the current owner of record of 908 Rex St. The preceding research is based on a review of relevant and available online County property records, census records, oral history interviews, Louisville directories, and Louisville Historical Museum maps, files, and obituary records. 4