Obituary of Frank Lopedito Jr.

Frank Lopedito Jr. 91, of Syracuse and Pulaski New York, died unexpectedly while visiting his sons in Florida on March 17. Frank, a disabled World War 2 veteran who landed at Normandy France on D Day as a 19 year old Sergeant Tank Platoon Commander, was seriously injured a couple months later during the Battle of the Bulge. After multiple surgeries in England, he was shipped home to Syracuse to recuperate. He refused to see himself disabled. He built two homes from excavation and laying the block foundations, to all the carpentry and roofing. Frank was always proud of his ability to work with decorative stone. He was a Syracuse Motorcycle Policeman for several years until he left to become a manager for a Leaseway trucking company. Frank was predeceased by his wife, and best friend, Mary Patricia "Pat" Glinski Lopedito, in 2008. Frank is survived by his daughters Sandra Laun (Peter), and his sons Norman Glinski (Carlene) and David Glinski (Helen) both residing in Florida, a close family friend whom Frank thought of as his daughter, Michele Conte (Ralph) of Syracuse; his brother John Lopedito; granddaughters: Jennifer Laun, Natale Conte, Debbie Cross (Brian), Marsha Rudd, Gina Palazzolo (Don); grandsons: Davidlee, Christopher (Sheila), N. Richard Glinski and Spencer Contat, 14 great grandchildren, 11 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. His friends at the Syracuse VA Medical Center, and especially PA Chris Jones, provided his health care in a professional, yet friendly manner that will not be forgotten. The staff of the Pulaski PT worked with Frank for several years providing life and body therapy along with friendship for life. Frank had a full life in which he enjoyed his family, sport boating, clean-sharp cars, fishing and playing golf. He left a trail of friends wherever he went. Frank will be missed. Calling hours are Wednesday, March 30 from 4-7pm at Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home, 3111 James St. Eastwood. Funeral services are Thursday March 31 at 9:30 at the funeral home and at 10AM in Holy Cross Church in DeWitt, with interment to follow in St. Mary’s Mausoleum, DeWitt. Contributions in Frank’s name may be made to the Gregory J. Harris Military Courtesy Room, 5701 East Circle Drive #335, Cicero, NY 13039.