Josephine M. Lopresti

JOSEPHINE M. LoPRESTI (nee LaPerna) age 84, was the beloved wife of the late Gabriel S. She was the loving mother of Salvatore (wife Janice), Michael (wife Kathleen, deceased), Margaret Mary Scully (husband Richard) and Gabriel, Jr. and devoted grandmother of Lauren, Samantha and Frances LoPresti, Zachary and Hallie Silverstein and Mary M. Maloney. She was a cherished daughter of the late Michael and Frances (nee Scalish) LaPerna, dearest sister of Anthony LaPerna (wife Lynne), dear aunt, great-aunt and cousin of many.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Josephine’s memory to Kati’s Hope Foundation For Mesothelioma, P.O. Box 24693, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124.

Relatives and friends are invited to meet for the Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 10:30 AM at St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church, 5384 Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights, OH 44143. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Josephine at the church on Tuesday morning from 9:30-10:30 AM.

Burial will follow at Lake View Cemetery.