BOLTON LANDING --- John B. LoPreto, 86, of New Vermont Rd., Bolton Landing, into Jesus' loving arms Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 from his home.
Born April 4, 1926 in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Benedict and Chiora (Miglino) LoPreto.
John enlisted in the United States Navy July 19, 1944, earning the Victory Medal and the American Theatre Medal before his honorable discharge July 7, 1946 with the rank of Coxswain. He was most recently a member of the American Legion.
John retired with New York City Police Dept. after 39 years of dedicated service.
He married Claire J. Peana on July 11, 1995 at the Bolton Landing Town Hall. They attended church at Blessed Sacrament in Bolton Landing.
Some of his most recent enjoyments included playing with his grandchildren and working on his property, using his bulldozer. He also liked reading police novels.
In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his brother, Joseph LoPreto.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Claire J. LoPreto of Bolton Landing; a son, John B. LoPreto Jr. and his wife, Trudy, of Mississippi; two step-sons, Mark A. King and his wife, Bridget, of Woodside, NY, and Robert A. King and his wife, Clare, of Long Beach, NY; six grandchildren, Nancy LoPreto, Mark A. King Jr., Brianna M. King, Nicholas P. King, Bridget C. King, and Christine M. King; one brother, Emil LoPreto; numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and cousins.
Friends may call upon the family Thursday, Sept. 20, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 12 Goodman Ave., Bolton Landing.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the church, with the Rev. Paul Cox, officiating.
Interment will then follow at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Rd., Schuylerville.
John's wife, Claire, wishes to extend a sincere thank you to all the hospice nurses, LPN's, and volunteers who took care of John. Sue from Hospice would shave and cut John's hair with the care of a mother. Dawn Faller gave John all her compassion and faith that he be strong. Not to only pick two people of them, Lacy, Heather, Joan, and if I forgot someone, please forgive me. All of you were the most caring, giving people we have ever met. Your patience, compassion, and all over loving care far exceeded what any human being could give to another. I'm sure John is looking down on all of you asking you to cover his feet and change the channel.
Donations may be made, in loving memory of John, to High Peaks Hospice, 667 Bay Rd., Suite 1, Queensbury, NY 12804.
Condolences may be mailed to Maynard D. Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or e-mailed through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.