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1941
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2011
Archie Lupardus Obituary
Archie Lee Lupardus, 70, of Granite City, Ill., born March 3, 1941, in Granite City, Ill., died at 7:38 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, at Gateway Regional Medical Center ER.
Archie was a well known member of the community, having lived and worked here all of his life. He was a 1959 graduate of Granite City High School and spent his working life doing many things. He worked for the railroad, the steel mill, sold motorcycles and cars, owned and operated his own auto detailing business, pool hall and most recently Fat Archie's BBQ restaurant. He loved watching his grandkids play sports and spending time with family and friends. He did not know a stranger. He also loved animals, especially his dogs as well as riding his motorcycle and could be seen traveling around the area sporting his "Hair" hat.
Archie enjoyed life to the fullest until the very end and died suddenly of an apparent heart attack at home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Nellie, nee Champion, Lupardus; a brother, Homer Lupardus; and three sisters, Vivian Dine, Lucille Daniel and Norma Jean Tolbert.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Judie Lorraine, nee Travis, Lupardus whom he married on May 23, 1959, in Granite City; a daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Scott Coakley of Granite City; three sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Rocky and Christine Lupardus of Eureka, Mo., Dr. Rodney and Ana Lupardus of Granite City and Randy and Sheila Lupardus of Granite City; 12 grandkids; five great-grandkids; a brother, Charles and Carrie Lupardus of Granite City; four sisters, Jackie Woods of Granite City, Loretta Purdy of Petersburg, Ill., Wanda, nee Lupardus, and Jack Hubbell of Granite City and Lenese, nee Lupardus, and John Kallenbach of Richmond, Va.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested for the benefit of Judie Lupardus, c/o Granite City Steel Credit Union, 3970 Maryville Rd., Granite City, IL 62040. Online guestbook may be found online at www.wojstrom.com
Funeral: The family will be holding a casual memorial gathering from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, at the Granite City Township Hall, Granite City, Ill.
WOJSTROM FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, Granite City, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Archie Lupardus
Don Kirksey
August 28, 2011
While I was sadden to hear of Archie's passing, I was at once filled with joy, for you never came away from Archie without a smile in your heart. Though the years have slipped by, I will always consider it a special time in my life to have known Archie and an honor to be associated with his family, how proud he must be. Perhaps the best way we could honor Archie, is to be as joyful as he was, the world would be a better place.
Chris David
August 20, 2011
Archie you will be sorely missed. You were indeed a good friend. My sympathy and heartfelt wishes to all your family. My prayers are with you.
Talitha Jackson
August 19, 2011
Just loosing my father in-law on July 31, I know all to well how your hearts are hurting at this most difficult time. Please know that the entire Lupardus Family are in our thoughts and prayers. Hold those precious memories near and dear to your heart, it'll be what gets you through the days ahead. Our love to all of you.
Mickey Holmes, family
August 16, 2011
our hearts and prayers go out to the lupardus family, Archie was always kind to me and was a great man. sorry for your loss.
August 16, 2011
Dr. Rodney Lupardus and family,
I am so sorry for your loss,
Sharon Sharp
August 15, 2011
Dear Randy and family,
With sympathy and prayers,
Mary Parker (Cavins)
August 15, 2011
Dr Rod and family, Greg and I are very sorry for your loss.
Vicki Nighohossian
August 14, 2011
rocky rodney randy beckie our thoughts are with all of you bless you all......geoff and patty wofford
Bill Barnes
August 14, 2011
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Archie. My heart goes out to his family.
Michelle Tuetken
August 14, 2011
Dear Lupardus family - we just heard the news and are so very sorry to hear about Archie. We are thinking of you all and will pray for God's grace and love to comfort you now. We love you guys and our heart aches for all of you. We are here for you if you need us....Alan and Michelle (Valencia) Tuetken
karen reedy
August 13, 2011
i am so sorry about archie. i loved going to his resturant and eating his awesome cooking. i was there at the hospital when he passed away. i heard the code go up for e.r. and immediatly prayed for that patient never knowing that i knew him. randy i'm so sorry about your dad. he will be missed.
August 13, 2011
To ARCHIE's Family, Here we all sat last WEDNESDAY August 10, 2011 at the Hardee's Hamburger in Collinsville the Famous want to be Old GUYS Motorcycle Gang at our usual 6pm BS session. The last thing ARCHIE said to me when CAPTAIN HOOK and I were leaving was HEY DON I WANT TO SEE YOU POP A WHEELIE ON THE ROCKET. You just never know when the GOOD LORD WILL COME FOR YOU. LIVE FOR TODAY and HOPE FOR TOMORROW.
August 13, 2011
Dear Rodney, Ana, and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Archie. Our thoughts and prayers go with you in the days ahead as you travel this journey of grief. Archie now rests in the arms of Jesus and we hope that brings you great comfort. God Bless and Keep You,
Richard and Gail Kindle
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