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Sunday, March 3, 2013

Mr. Angelo LoPresti

Lorain- Angelo V. LoPresti, age 102, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2013 at Elmcroft Assisted Living surrounded by his loving family.

Angelo was born on November 7, 1910 in Indiana, PA and he was raised in Homer City, PA.

He started his apprenticeship at Sam Garnieri Barbershop at the age of 13 in Homer City, PA and at the age of 16 he moved to Detroit, MI to work as a Barber. He returned to Homer City in 1930 and operated a barbershop for two years before moving to Indiana, PA. As an individual businessman, Angelo was the oldest to retire a business in his community. He started a Barbershop from scratch working 12 hour days from 8 AM � 8 PM making only 25 cents for a haircut. �Thank you Lord for my parents who cared for me during those times�, Angelo said. Angelo�s marriage to his loving wife, Frances was arranged by their parents, they were married on September 25, 1937 and they raised three loving sons together.

He was a member of several Holy Name Society�s including St. Peter�s, Lorain County Serra Club, St. Peter Church in Lorain, and former member of the Knights of Columbus. Angelo enjoyed singing in the choir at St. Peter�s, golfing, gardening and traveling to Italy and Poland.   

Angelo has been admitted to the Guinness Book of World Records as being the oldest working Barber. Angelo continued his Barbering career in Lorain until a couple months ago when he fell ill.

He is survived by his sons, Fr. Carl LoPresti of Chenoa, IL and Roger (Jan) LoPresti of Lorain, OH: grandchildren, Chris LoPresti, Michelle (Brian) Sealy, Cherilyn (Jim) McCann and Chad LoPresti: and five great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances (nee: Cimino) LoPresti: son, Virgil LoPresti: parents, Virgilio and Diega LoPresti: sisters, Lillian Matthews and Mary Shimko: and brothers, Frank, Ernie and John LoPresti

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at St. Peter Church in Lorain. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 PM at St. Peter Church, 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, Fr. Craig M. Hovanec, Pastor, officiating. Christian burial services will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Peter Church, Capital Campaign, 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, OH 44053. Arrangements and services by Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 1:13:24 PM

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Posted By: Claudia Coates McCartney

My sister, Joy Coates Hayes and I were sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a good friend to our father, Ray Coates. He cut my hair, too, as a little girl. I have such fond memories of his shop and our visits there. Our father passed away in May of 2009 and our mother in Feb. of last year. We understand the loss you feel. What a long and interesting life he led! May your memories comfort you. Sinceerely, Joy and Claudia

Posted on: 3/17/2013 7:12:57 PM


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Posted By: Dawn Leone-Parker

My dad always went to Angelo for his haircuts. It was such an enjoyable experience for him. Dad REALLY missed Angelo when he moved from Indiana, PA. Now they are sharing stories in Heaven together. God bless and comfort you all!

Posted on: 3/15/2013 3:43:23 PM


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Posted By: Sandy & Jerry Whalen

Our deepest sympathy to Fr. Carl and the entire LoPresti family in the loss of your father/grandfather. May you take comfort in the fact that he was able to enjoy such a long, fullfilling life. God Bless.

Posted on: 3/5/2013 7:46:15 PM


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Posted By: John and Bev Dick

Roger, John and I are very sorry to read that your dad passed away. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.

Posted on: 3/4/2013 10:43:49 PM


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Posted By: Denise Paller

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Angelo had been coming to Mercy's gym for many years and he was such an inspiration to so many. I feel so honored to have known Angelo. He was a kind gentle man, always had a kind word for everyone. God Bless you.

Posted on: 3/4/2013 7:48:33 PM


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Posted By: Atlee and Jill Hershberger

So sorry to hear the news of your father Roger. Our condolences to you and your family. Atlee and Jill

Posted on: 3/4/2013 7:32:53 PM


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Posted By: Tammy Joy Davis (Diannes daughter)

Carl, Roger, and the entire family of my Great Uncle, please accept my condolences. Uncle Ang will be missed dearly by many! May he rest in peace.

Posted on: 3/4/2013 6:29:16 PM


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Posted By: John F Cimino

My condolences to the family of my Uncle. May he rest in peace.

Posted on: 3/3/2013 4:58:48 PM


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