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Alexander Lupinetti Obituary

LUPINETTI,Alexander "Butch" of Mount Laurel died Wednesday August 4th, 2010 in Pompeii, Italy where is was vacationing with family. He was 69. Butch was born in Pemberton and was a graduate of Rancocas Valley Regional High School. His career after High School was varied to say the least. He was a musician, an ironworker and a men's hairdresser. He was the owner of Alexander's Sunset Inn in Browns Mills for 9 years, the owner of Butch's Place in Pemberton Twp. for thirty years. More recently he was a nationally recognized Barbecue Pit Master and had received over 600 awards. He was also well known for his many appearances on the FOOD NETWORK. At one time he beat Bobby Flay in a cook off. Butch is survived by his wife, Lynne Balag, a son Shane of Mt. Holly and a daughter Alyson of Mount Laurel, his mother Edith Lupinetti of Lumberton and two brothers: Antonio (Cookie) Lupinetti of Hatfield, PA and Ricky of Southampton. He was predeceased by his father, Alexander and a brother Albert. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family Thursday from 6-9PM and Friday from 9-12 Noon at the PERINCHIEF CHAPELS, 438 High Street, Mount Holly, NJ. Services and interment will be private. Contributions in Butch's Memory and for a Scholarship in his name, may be made to the Burlington County College Foundation for the Culinary Program, The Enterprise Center at BCC, 300 College Circle, Suite 256, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054.

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Published by Courier Post on Aug. 10, 2010.

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Rob P.

August 26, 2010

I am very sorry for your loss. I saw the episode and he looked like he enjoyed life. You could see he was very fond of his daughter and family. If more people were fun loving like him, this world would be a better place. God Be with you Butch.

August 26, 2010

I am sorry for your loss. I first saw him on the The Throwdown with Bobby Flay and really enjoyed that episode and then met him at the Rib Fest in Sparks, NV and tried the ribs and knew why he won the throwdown and all those awards. Those ribs were the reason I've kept going to the ribfest-had to eat as many as I could, buy the sauce, and then take a rack or two back home to share with a very select few. He will really be missed.

August 26, 2010

My wife and I just watched the Bobby Flay throwdown show with Butch. We were shocked at the end when we saw In Memory of Butch Lupinetti. I ran to my computer and found the obituary . Our consolences go out to the Lupinetti family from Saraland, Alabama. God bless you

Gail Santa Maria

August 26, 2010

I just watched, for the second time, the Bobby Flay Throwdown with Butch Lupinetti. I was looking him up on the internet, trying to see where I could get his barbecue the next time I was in NJ. Then, I was shocked and saddened to see the show end with "In Memory of Butch Lupinetti". What a loss. He seemed like such a wonderful, happy soul. We should all try to imitate his enthusiasm for life. Thank you for being you, Butch!

steve s

August 26, 2010

One of a kind! Love his enthusiasm foe food.

Sharon Sifford

August 26, 2010

I just watched the show and was saddened to hear of Butch's passing. I had never met him, but ate his food every time he came to COlumbus, Ohio. May your family find peace and comfort in knowing he was loved and will be missed.

Daniel

August 26, 2010

Man, this guy had a love for his craft like no other. Truly a master. Our condeolences to your family.

August 26, 2010

fire up the smoker Butch. we're all coming home soon.
virgil

tod williams

August 26, 2010

sorry to hear the news ,you could see the love of family and bbq in his face ,,,bbq- ers everywhere will miss butch

Tana Parks

August 25, 2010

Butch has always been my favorite competitor with Bobby Flay, and as I watched tonight, I was shocked that he had passed away. I was always impressed how much he loved and celebrated his daughters birthday. My condolences goes to his family. He was a true legend.

August 25, 2010

hello, my husband and I just watched the episode of bobby flay throwdown with butch. I saw the end of the show and was in shock that he had passed away in italy.. Our condolences to your family. we will be purchasing his products from his website..

arlene & jim Kelley Miami florida

Mike & Patty Trevino

August 25, 2010

What a wounderful man. I just watched him on the Food Network channel. My wife and I would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family. We may not have known him, but we can see he was a fine gentleman. The world needs more like him.

August 25, 2010

GOD bless the Lupinetti family.. I had the pleasure of watching him numerous times on the Food Network and following his career on the BBQ circuit. He seemed as if he was a wonderful man and I'm sorry I never got the chance to meet him personally....

scott and maryann ward

August 17, 2010

my wife and i would like to extend our deepest condolences to the luppinetti family.we live in west salem ohio.and it was an honor and a privalege to call butch our friend he always had a smile and a hug for us we mill miss him dearly

Steve Lewis

August 14, 2010

Butch was a wonderful man, first met him in Dayton at the Rib cook off many years ago, Butch never forgot a face and always brought such pleasure and shared knowledge with we common folk about cooking Ribs! Rest in peace Butch! Thank you for all you have been to us your fans. We will miss you, the Lewis's Cincinnati, Ohio

Natalie Odell

August 13, 2010

Butch luppinetti was a great person who loved his family, and was made of BBQ sauce and smiles. Everyone will never be the same without him. His hugs would force me to smile and even though he said he felt great at lbi when I saw him two weeks before his death god had his reasons to take him from us. Nobody will ever forget him.
RIP Uncle Butchie

Robert Moore

August 12, 2010

Our deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers go to the Luppinetti family. My wife and I met BBQ Butch many years ago in North Wildwood. Butch always took a moment to say hello to the family, shake our hands, and talk about his bbq. We only vacationed in N. Wildwood when Butch was there competing/cooking. Never missed a Flyers game or eating at Butch's BBQ. He was a True BBQ Legend! We are really gonna miss this gentlemen Butch! Rest in Peace & We Love You! Robert & Melanie Moore

Tom Burke

August 12, 2010

To Lynne & Alyson
We are very sorry to hear about Al (Butch). He was an amazing guy, we always enjoyed our time around him, he just had that way about him. He was a great guy, a great cook and we know he was a great husband & dad. We will miss him very much. Tom & Margie Burke

Debbie Vogle-Miller

August 12, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Luppinetti family. I never had the opportunity to meet Mr. Luppinetti, but know of his unfortunate passing thru Billy. My deepest sympathy.
Debra Vogle-Miller (Philadelphia, PA)

Judy Conway

August 12, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Luppinetti family. I never had the opportunity to meet Mr. Luppinetti, but know of his unfortunate passing thru his nephew Jimmy whom I am very fond of. My deepest sympathy.

Dawn Martin

August 11, 2010

I have only to read the other expressions of condolences to imagine the wonderful person that Butch was. Those of us who have lost loved ones truly understand. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Joy Hall Ricker

August 10, 2010

Butch was a classmate of mine in 1969. I only knew him in High School. He was a great guy and everyone liked him. We had allot of fun in those days. I moved away after graduation from high School and saw my classmates only at reunions. I'm deeply sadden to hear of his passing and my prayers go out to his family. God Bless you All.
Joy Hall Ricker

Bob Boyle

August 10, 2010

I was certainly saddened to learn of Butch's passing. But with a name like Lipinetti, what better place to go, huh? I have fond/crazy/hilarious memories of Butch, Hubbsie and my father playing all sorts of games and having the best possible time in general. Shane, if you're out there, contact me at [email protected]. My condolences and best wishes to Lynne from the Boyles of Maple Shade and Tempe, Arizona.

Beth Cooney

August 10, 2010

We are very saddened to hear of the sudden loss of our friend, Butch. He was a larger-than-life character who brought much flair to the annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off. After he was featured on the Food Network, making his way across the country to Sparks, Nevada, to join our event for the first time, he showed his true barbecue expertise by winning the coveted first-place trophy. All of us at John Ascuaga's Nugget will greatly miss Butch and we send our heartfelt sympathy to his wonderful family.

Kim Cahall

August 10, 2010

Shane and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Shane I met your dad twice when you and Jamie were together. He was a funny man and I'm sure he will be missed by alot of people.

Vanraj Bham

August 10, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 10, 2010

Lynne and Aly ~ may wonderful memories of Butch make you smile. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Peace, John and Susan Loudon,TN

Mary Hargreaves

August 10, 2010

Lynne and Alyson,

Words cannot express our disbelief at Butch's passing. He was a wonderful neighbor and we will miss him.

The Hargreaves & Herbert Families

Frank Bayer

August 10, 2010

I met Butch only one time at a Flyers game! He made me feel like I had known him for a very long time! We discussed "the old stomping grounds" in South Jersey and a number of other things. He definately filled up a room with his tremendous personality and he will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy and prayers for all of you at this time.

August 10, 2010

Hi Lynne and Alyson,
We are without words to express our heart felt sorrow. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family. Next time we're having Martini's the will be on the bar for Butch.
Dan, Dawn and Megan Kilcoyne

Jim Kennedy

August 10, 2010

There are people that we meet as we travel through our time that touch us deeply. We will forever remember Butch from around 1985 at a get - together at our home. He brought a pot of mussels and as he was taking them from the pot to serve them, they were being eaten next to the stove. A wonderful memory about an incredible guy.

Aileen and I send our condolences to you and your family. We will miss his warm smile and big hugs.

Jim and Aileen Kennedy

August 10, 2010

Dear Lynne and Alyson;
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for you at this time.

Sincerely,

Bill and Michele Hunter

Cindy DiPiero

August 10, 2010

Lynne, Shane, and Ali: Butch will be surely missed. His happy smiling eyes and his loving hugs are two things I will always remember about my dear friend, Butch. I am certain that Domenico and Butch are having a great reunion and preparing for a special Bar-B-Q feast in Heaven. Please accept my deepest condolences. We love your family like our own. God Bless. Cindy DiPiero and family, Erial NJ

Thomas Mackin

August 10, 2010

Hi Lynne, Alyson and family, sincere condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you not only at this time but always and forever. Love, Tom, Yvonne Mackin & family

Paul Fritsch

August 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to Butch's family and friends. I only met Butch once. But he left me with an impression of someone who enjoyed life to the fullest. My deepest sympathies to you, Lynne.

Yolanda Marinucci

August 10, 2010

I've had the pleasure of meeting "Butch" only twice during the Wildwood Weekends in July. Even in the most extreme hot weather this man was still at his jovial best. He always gave you a kiss on the check and ended his conversation with "God Bless You". Well God Bless you too Butch! There'll be some heck of a barbeque going on in heaven!

Maggie Bukowczyk

August 10, 2010

With the deepest sympathy, our prayers are with the family.

Joyce & Kevin Smith

August 10, 2010

To Lynne:

Our prayers are with you and your family.

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