Cal Lepore

Cal Lepore

Cal Lepore Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 9, 2002.
Cal Lepore, Army veteran WWII, 30 year veteran of the NFL officiating, passed away on Dec. 7, after a long illness. Mr. Lepore was a coach, mentor and friend to many associated with youth sports throughout Chicagoland and the south suburbs. For years he ran many City of Chicago youth sports camps and tournaments. In addition, he officiated high school and college basketball for many of the area's schools over his long officiating career. Mr. Lepore, admired by many, is survived by his beloved wife, Lucille, nee Fioretti; loving father of Mary Ann (Paul) Winkle, Michael (Josephine) and Hank (DruAnn) Lepore; dearest grandfather of Paul (Tami) and Mark (Stephanie) Winkle, Michael, Lynne, Nicole, Ali, Justine Lepore and Michele Ptaszek; great-grandfather of Emily, Ryan and Kyle Winkle; dear brother of Ruth DiGiacomo and Mary Mearns. Funeral Tuesday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. Mass at St. Damian Church, 155th and Long, Oak Forest. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Arrangements by McKenzie Funeral Home, 708-687-2990.

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tom schumacher family

December 23, 2002

our condolences, my many fond memories of mr lepore include playing for and against his teams in the late 60's and early 70's when he coached in the marquette baseball league. cal was a mentor to thousands of young men on the south side of chicago we are proud to have had the honor of knowing him

Ron Rappaport

December 12, 2002

See Thursday's (12/12/02) Chicago Sun Times article by Ron Rapoport: "Calling Time in Honor of Late Referee Lepore"

Bob Hastings

December 11, 2002

I knew Cal from the COA during my stay in Chicago.I had the pleasure of learning many things, from Cal, that helped me become a better official,and most of all, a better person.I truly enjoyed the Summer Passing Clinics at Gately. I live in Oklahoma, and we have another friend of Cal's in our crew, Don Gasaway, who is also proud to have known Cal. My prayers and thoughts go out to your family, and especialy to Hank, who I had the priveledge to work with. With sincere sympathy, Bob Hastings, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

DAN DONNA KOLAR

December 10, 2002

WE ARE SO SORRY

GUY SORRENTINO

December 9, 2002

SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY FROM GUY SORRENTINO AND KEVIN GOGGIN AT THE MORTGAGE SPECIALISTS.

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