Frank L. LoParco

Mr. Frank L. LoParco, age 86, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Utica on July 24, 1922, Frank was the son of the late Oronzo and Philomena (LoParco) LoParco. Raised and educated locally, he attended Brandegee Elementary School and graduated from T. R. Proctor High School in 1942. A veteran of World War II, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1946. On June 21, 1947 in St. Anthony of Padua Church he married the former Gina E. Camerota with whom he shared 61 years in a devoted union filled with mutual respect and love for one another and their family. During his working years Frank was employed by Kelsey Hayes as an inspector for 35 years retiring in October 1984. A truly likeable man, Frank earned the respect of those with whom he came in contact. He was blessed with a caring heart and a willingness to share and help others in need. He enjoyed gardening and tending to his vegetable garden and he also loved to listen to opera music. He was a member of the American Legion New Hartford Post #1376 and a parishioner of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Frank is survived by his wife, Gina; and his daughters, Carol (LoParco) Elswick, and Lorrie LoParco, both of Utica. Survivors also include his sister, Mary LoParco of Utica; his brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence and Joanne LoParco of Buffalo; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws, Mary Camerata of Utica, JoAnn Grimaldi of Whitesboro, and Sylvia Simonette of Ilion. He was predeceased by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Antoinette and Bill Doherty, and Anna M. and Senatro John Brindisi; his brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Carmella Rose LoParco; and his in-laws, Joseph Camerata, Daniel Camerata, and Joseph Simonette. Visitation will be held Thursday from 10:00-11:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial donations in Frank’s honor to the American Heart Association; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Frank’s funeral service will commence Thursday morning at 11:00 from the funeral home and at 12:00 noon at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Committal service with military honors will follow with entombment at Christ the Savior Mausoleum at Calvary Cemetery.

Frank L. LoParco

July 24, 1922 - April 14, 2009