"Dear Jean and family, We are all so very sorry to hear about "us" losing Fred. All through the years and distance you all have always been in our lives. Our family tree lives on, and I thanked him for including me in all that hard work. In our thoughts and prayers always, Jim and Jeanne Curry and Fred and Mary D'Orazio"
In loving memory of
Fred John LoPiano
August 18, 1928 - October 22, 2008
Middletown, RI - Fred John LoPiano, USN, Ret. 80, of 23 Willow Avenue, Middletown, RI, died Wednesday, October 22, 2008. He was the loving husband of Jean F. Kilcline Mahoney LoPiano. Born in Lawrence, MA on August 18, 1928, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Ignazia Maida LoPiano.Mr. LoPiano served in the United States Navy during WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He also worked on the Naval Base in the personnel and human resources department for 22 years, retiring in 1989. He was a communicant of St. Lucys Church. Mr. LoPiano was a member of the Military Officers Association of America and the AARP. He enjoyed collecting coins, stamps and baseball cards. He was also a former member of the Green Valley Country Club and coach many years for the Middletown Little League and Babe Ruth League. He was a lifetime avid Boston Sports fan. Besides his wife of 54 years, he is survived by his sons Fred John LoPiano, Jr. and his wife Karen of Nashua, NH, Michael F. LoPiano and his wife Gisela of Westwood, MA and Jack Mahoney of Brunswick, ME, his brothers Michael A. LoPiano of Columbia, MD and Dr. William J. LoPiano of Tempe, AZ, his sister Josephine Roy of Reading, MA and four grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Angelo J. LoPiano, Victor LoPiano, Samuel LoPiano,Amelia Arivella and Nancy Scionti. His funeral will be private.Memorial donations may be made to Marine and Navy Relief Society, NMCRS, 875 North Randolph Street, Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203 or the VNS of Newport and Bristol County, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.
Tributes
"Dear Jean, Michael, Fred and Jack, I am so very sorry to hear of Fred's death. He was the nicest, gentlest and kindest man, and it was always a pleasure to be in his company every time I saw him. I know he was much loved by all our family. He was a gift to us. Sending love and sympathy to you all, Christine Rose"
"Mike & Fred, I was sorry to read of your Dad's passing. My prayers go out to you and your family. May you find comfort in your memories and the Lord. Blessings, KK"
"Dear Auntie Jean, Jack, Fred & Mike I am very sorry for the loss of Uncle Fred. He was always kind to me during my childhood and I will always remember watching everyone play cards at Auntie Josies. He can now join the card games with his brothers, sisters and cousins in heaven and I'm sure he'll get in some golf too. God bless Ron & Rosemary Caredeo"
"We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Fred's passing-I have wonderful memories of him growing up and will always remember him lovingly."
"Fred was such an asset to CCPO, easy to work with and a joy to know. Phil and I send our sincere sympathy to the family. May God be with you and may your memories of a life together bring you much comfort."
"Fred, So sorry to hear of your father's passing. All my prayers and best wishes are with you and your family at this time."
"Fred, I was so very sorry to hear of your Father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Jean and family, please accept my sincere sympathy on Fred's passing. I worked with Fred at CCPO and learned all I know about retirements from him. He was so willing to pass on his vast amount of knowledge and was eager for me to succeed in my federal career. Always patient and always a gentleman, he was a wonderful mentor and coworker. I know that Fred touched my life and the lives of so many others. He will be missed."
"Fred and Mike, I am sorry to hear of your father's passing, he was a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Peace"