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Joseph Lippo Obituary
January 24, 1931 - January 9, 2022
Joseph "Joe" Wiley Lippo Jr., age 90, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022, in Ocala, Florida. He was born on January 24, 1931, a son of the late Joe and Sarah Lippo.
Joe was an alumnus of Bristol Tennessee High School, where he was a football player and a band member under the direction of Earl Paluzzi. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Following the service, he returned to Western Kentucky University and studied music education. Upon graduation he became the Band Director at Terry Parker High School in Jacksonville Florida. He retired after 20 years of service. Joe was also named to the Florida Band Director's Hall of Fame. After retirement, Joe had many hobbies and interests, including building model airplanes, fishing, and smoking his cigars. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Ford Lippo and sister, Lucille Lippo.
He is survived by his sons, Joe Lippo III and his wife, Linda, and Mike Lippo; grandchildren, Joey Lippo and wife, Kim, and Jamie Lippo; great-grandchildren, Amyah Lippo, Cooper Lippo, and Wiley Lippo; brothers, Jack Lippo, Lewis Lippo and wife, Jane; nieces, Kathy Lippo and Stephanie Lippo Davis; and nephew, Beau Lippo and wife, Amy.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, January 17, 2022, at Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel with Dr. Robert Rainwater officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 12 noon prior to the service at Weaver Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers will be Beau Lippo and Joey Lippo. Military Honors will be conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard DAV Chapter 39. Taps will be performed by special friends, James Culp and Lee Ruffin. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a contribution in the memory of "Joe" Lippo to the Howard Carpenter Scholarship Fund, Western Kentucky University, Attn: Scott Harris, 1906 College Heights Blvd. #41029, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1029.
Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
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Larry Sylvester
September 13, 2023
It was with a heavy heart that I learned of the passing of Mr.Lippo. Words could never express my gratitude to him for instilling in me the love and appreciation that I have for music to this day. My years spent in the marching and symphonic bands at Terry Parker were some of the best of my life and I have so many fond memories of those days. His dedication to his students and to his art was felt by all who knew him. As a teacher, I often used him as an example of dedication and the striving for excellence. I know that he has truly earned his rest and that there are countless souls forever in his debt. May God hold him close and bless him and his family.
EJ (McDougall) Ogier
February 19, 2022
RIP Mr. Lippo. My band director at Terry Parker High School, Jacksonville, FL, in the early 60's. He was kind, enthusiastic, and good at his job.
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