Michael LoPresti Jr.

Michael and I were part of a planeload of Massachusetts lawyers who formally toured the USSR in the fall of 1985. The trip was exhausting but rewarding. Though none of us spoke Russian, Michael was the only one of us who could communicate with our Russian hosts. This he did with humor, charm, and bravado. When the going was rough, he made the trip enjoyable for everyone. On one occasion in Russia he joined the bartender behind the bar and mixed flavored vodka drinks for all of us. As I...

it doesn't seem possible that sixteen years have passed since Mike died yet we still think of him often. Now that our two grandsons are both playing hockey, we remember back to when our son Darren played with Dave, and Joe and i would spend time with Candy and Mike commiserating when their team lost and celebrating when they won! In both instances we would share cocktails and food always finding joy in being together. We miss those long ago days but will always keep Mike in our thoughts and...

Mike was a great man. He help everyone . He helped my family during a time when he was sick. When he walked into the court house everyone greeted him . They were all so surprised to see him after a long time of absence. It was probably the last time they would have the opportunity to see him in person. I´m absolutely sure he felt great honor in having such a warm reception . It is definitely something I will never forget. I was very happy to witness it and to be a part of it.

Mr. Lopresti was a man of irreproachable character, who helped everyone he could. He helped victims of domestic violence when that crime was not in the news so much and I must say that in many ways, I owe my life and a lot of things to Mr. Lopresti. His wife Ann Marie and all his family were always proud of him, stood by him and supported him in all his projects. I was once his client and considered him and a few other young attorneys who worked with him and who worked for me the best of...

Candy, Dave, and family. Joe and I want to express our most heartfelt sympathy in the loss of a great husband, father, and friend.It seems like just yesterday that Dave and Darren were playing hockey at Austin Prep and we spent many cold nights in the rink cheering them on to victory, or not, and enjoying many post game dinners. Mike was such an integral part of those memories and we will remember him always. Our condolences to all. Susan

TO THE LOPRESTI FAMILY, I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF MIKE. I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF HIM AS A CHILD, SPENDING TIME AT THE MARA'S HOME IN EAST BOSTON. I MOST RECENTLY SAW HIM MAYBE 3 YEARS AGO AT THE 99 RESTARAUNT WHERE I WAS A WAITRESS, AND IT WAS ALWAYS A PLEASURE, HE WAS SUCH A GENTLE, SWEET MAN. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS. GOD BLESS, LOVE, GINA, AND THE ENTIRE LEWIS FAMILY.

To The Lopresti Family,
My Prayers and Thoughts Are With You During these Difficult Times. A Great Man, A Great Father, A Great Friend. He Will Be Deeply Missed.

Dear Candy & sons: Sincerely sorry for the passing of your husband/father. Mike was a real 'stand-up' kind of guy and will be sorely missed by many including myself. May the phrase "God gave us memory so that we may have roses in December" be a comfort to you at this time. Cousin Joanne

My family and I have always felt blessed to have a father like my Dad. Those of you who may have known him only through his political career knew what an intelligent and gernerous person he was. Those of us who knew him personally knew a man with a heart a mile wide, which was filled with love for his life, his family and his friends.

We are so very thakful to those of you who have left such kinds words. We will miss him deeply, but we take comfort in knowing that we gave us...