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John Lopata Obituary
John G. Lopata, 86, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in the Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Hometown.
He was employed as a foreman for the former Bethlehem Steel Company until his retirement, and was also a former police officer in Nesquehoning.
Born in Nesquehoning, he was a son of the late Michael and Mary (Dvorshock) Lopata.
A 1957 graduate of Lansford High School, he was a U.S. Army veteran.
He was of the Catholic faith.
He was a past president of the Nesquehoning Borough Council and the Nesquehoning Fire Company and Ambulance Corps and was a former Nesquehoning Little League coach.
He was also a member of the Coaldale Legion.
He was an avid collector of sports memorabilia, which he sold along with his coins each week at the Hometown Farmers Market. John loved his time spent with his family camping at Rosemont Camp Grounds.
Surviving are a daughter Debra, wife of Robert Nevenglosky of Nesquehoning; a son, Mark Lopata, and his wife, Jacalynne (Majez), of Nesquehoning; grandchildren, Scott Nevenglosky, Adam Nevenglosky, and his finance, Samantha, Kory Lopata, and his wife, Krista, and Jake Lopata, and his fiancée, Rebecca; great-grandchildren, Jace, Azelea and Emmett; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Joan Wall; and brothers, Michael and Robert Lopata.
Service: Private memorial service at convenience of the family. Military interment, Sky-View Memorial Park, Hometown. The Joseph S. Blazosky Funeral Home, Nesquehoning, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Online condolences can be offered at www.blazoskyfh.com.
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Sue and Dave Lopata
October 19, 2025
Mark and Debbie please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. Uncle Johnny was a real character with a genuine nature. His kind spirit will live on in all of us. With heartfelt sympathy and love
Grateful
October 18, 2025
John,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
Robert J. Miklas, USN
October 17, 2025
John, you stand relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to begin, ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.
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