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Philip LoPresti Obituary
Philip J. LoPresti, Sr., 88, of Bethel, beloved husband of Jean (Grammatico) LoPresti, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 24th. He was born in Georgetown on January 11, 1931, son of the late Pasquale and Sarah (Scrofani) LoPresti.
Phil was a Veteran of the Korean War, proudly serving with the United States Army. Upon returning from the Army, Phil worked as a foreman for Castro Convertible, and went on to own and operate Danbury Carting for 38 years. He was a member of the VFW and the NRA.
In his younger years, Phil was a professional boxer under trainer, Cus D'Amato.
Phil was a member of the antique auto club of America and the Franklin club. He enjoyed playing the guitar, and listening to music. He was happiest when surrounded by his loved ones, and traveling to Italy, especially Sicily to visit family.
Phil will be remembered for his devotion to his family, and lifelong loyalty to dear friends.
He will be sadly missed by his cherished wife of nearly 68 years, Jean; his son, Philip J. LoPresti, Jr.; his daughters, Laura Novella and her husband, Tony, and JoAnne Barchi and her husband, Ken; his nine grandchildren, Philip J., III, Jake and his wife, Katherine, and Kristi LoPresti, Anthony, III, Ricky, and Mark Novella, Erin Khuth and her husband, Nin, Katie Celentano and her husband, Rob, and Adam Barchi; and ten great-grandchildren, Eliana, James, Adriana, Chloe, Valentina, Santino, Leena, Stella, Presley, and Carmine. He is survived by two sisters, Angelina Radeschi and Grace (Dolly) Panetta and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeseased by a sister Mary Nelson.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 29th at 10:00am at St. Mary Church, Bethel. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Wednesday between the hours of 4:00 – 7:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Regional Hospice and Palliative Care.
To light a candle, please visit www.CornellMemorial.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Stanley Antonowicz
August 20, 2021
To the LoPresti Family;
It has been 2 year now since your Fathers passing. It is things like this that never go away and are always fresh in our minds. Not that they should ! We all wish that we could bring them back, and those wishes never come true. So to have peace in our minds we hope that we will see them again. With that said I again light this candle to give warmth of him to his family and friends and to light his way on this journey in his new life. R.I.P Mr. LoPresti Sr.
December 16, 2019
Dearest Jean and family,
I just heard about Phil and I am so sorry that I did not reach out to you before this. He was one of the nicest men my husband, Vinnie, and I ever met. My heart goes out to the LoPresti family.
With my deepest sympathy,
Althea Melillo
Tony Sr.& Family Rizzo
August 30, 2019
Phil LoPresti Sr.
Served our Country with honor.
Cared for our community
Built a successful business
All for his FAMILY and the people he loved.
Thanks for a job well done Phil!
Rest in peace,
Blessings to all,
Tony Rizzo Sr. & Family
JoAnn Timm
August 29, 2019
Jean and the Lopresti family my condolences..Phil was a wonderful man .so thoughtful and treating everyone like family. You couldn't ask for a better neighbor..rest in peace Phil.
JoAnn Timm
August 29, 2019
My condolences to Jean and the Lopresti family. Phil was a wonderful person treating everyone like family.He will be surely missed.
Robin & Pete Van Valkenburg
August 29, 2019
Dear Phil & family,
Our deepest sympathies to you & your family on the passing of your father, God bless his soul. We hope that the love of family & friends will comfort & strengthen you in the days ahead. Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Al Anderson
August 28, 2019
My condolences to The LoPresti family. I always enjoyed Phil and the great times we all shared going back to Donut Time.
Cynthia, Joe and Gene Nazzaro
August 28, 2019
We are deeply saddened by Philly's passing. Our hearts go out to his beautiful wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a wonderful family man, full of love and joy. He will be sorely missed.
Lynda & Rick Hilton
August 27, 2019
May your memories give you comfort during this difficult time.
Gina & John Knight
August 27, 2019
We miss you dearly but have our wonderful memories.
Dom and Becky Lariccia
August 27, 2019
We are sorry for your loss and send our condolences.
Dom and Becky Lariccia
August 27, 2019
So sorry to read of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Diane Guadagno
bob bonsignore
August 27, 2019
so sorry to hear the passing of phil
Stanley Antonowicz
August 27, 2019
To Phil jr. and Family;It saddens me to of read the passing of your dad. I know he was a great man in your lives.So i light this candle in hope that it brings you the warmth of his presence and guides your father on his new journey and give him the warmth of his family and friends. May he sit at the right hand of God to watch over his family to keep you safe. May you rest in peace now Mr.LoPresti Sr.
Jim Yoder
August 27, 2019
My Condolences to the Family
Karin NeJame
August 27, 2019
My sincere sympathies to your family.
Melissa Bourdeau-Frisch
August 26, 2019
Rest in Peace Phil.
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