Frank J. Lopiano Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Frank J. Lopiano, Jr., 84, devoted husband of the late Arlene G. (Jay) Lopiano, a Stamford native, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, August 6, 2021. Frank was born on May 13, 1937 in Stamford, Connecticut and resided in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He was the son of the late Frank Joseph Lopiano and Filomena (Fanny) Vitti Lopiano. Frank attended school in Stamford and was a graduate of St. Basil’s High School. He attended Bridgeport University where he was a student of mechanical engineering. He worked for Hoffman Fuel Company where he excelled at his craft and built his own successful business operating in the greater Stamford area. Frank had a love of the sea at an early age, purchasing his first boat when he was twelve years old. He was an avid boater and a former Commodore and member in good standing at the Halloween Yacht Club for 50 years. Frank was very active in his community and served the residents of Stamford for many years as a steamfitter working during his lifetime to help others whenever he could. Frank also loved cars and motorcycles and collected both throughout the years. Along with all of Frank’s accomplishments, his greatest joys were his family. He was deeply loved and cared about by all and he was happiest when spending time with his beloved wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He lived a long and remarkable life and was an inspiration to those whose lives he touched with his quick wit and love of life and family. He never missed an opportunity to infuse the conversation with one-liners that were both true and amazingly funny and will live on in memoriam. Frank was predeceased by his sister, Carol A. Lopiano and former wife, Edwina N. Dunlap. Frank is survived by his brothers, John A. Lopiano (Maureen) of St. Augustine, Florida and Robert P. Lopiano (Patricia) of Palm Coast, Florida as well as his children; Linda M. Lopiano of Roswell, Georgia, Frank M. Lopiano (Alyssa) of Stamford, Connecticut, Patricia A. Altomaro (Peter) of Alpharetta, Georgia and Gary Lopiano (Wendy) of Stamford, Connecticut, twelve grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three stepdaughters, Lori Evans, Kelly Ash Caporale, and Kimberley Ash Palmieri (Pete) residing in Florida. Frank also leaves behind many cousins, nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, August 20, 2021 from 4pm - 8pm, at Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue in Stamford, CT. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on August 21, 2021 at 10am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 566 Elm Street Stamford, CT. Interment will immediately follow at Lakeview Cemetery, 352 Main Street, New Canaan, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank’s honor can be made to Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. For the safety of all those attending his funeral services, please wear face coverings and maintain social distancing as mandated by the City of Stamford. To leave an expression of sympathy for Frank’s family online, you may sign the guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or visit the funeral home’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome.

Frank J. Lopiano Jr.

May 13, 1937 - August 6, 2021