Obituary for Laddie Joseph Stupica
Funeral Mass for Laddie Joseph Stupica (“Joe,” “Bud”) of Mentor, will be 12 noon Thursday, Aug. 18, at St. John Vianney Church, 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor.
He passed away peacefully Aug. 14, 2022, while in hospice care and in the arms of his wife at the age of 80.
Laddie was born April 12, 1942, in Cleveland, to Laddie J. and Josephine M. (nee Yanchar) Stupica, and spent his life living and working in Northeast Ohio.
He was retired from The National-Acme Company, where he had worked for more than 25 years and was an active member of St. Robert and William and St. John Vianney Parishes.
Laddie married Noreen A. (nee Keller) Stupica Feb. 8, 1964. Laddie was a loving husband to Noreen for 58 years and father to three children, Christopher, Karen and Valerie. Laddie lived most of his life in Euclid, enjoyed playing softball on numerous leagues throughout the area for much of his young adulthood and then could be found playing golf on his home course of Briardale Greens and many local courses in later years. His true passion though was the pride he took in his lawn and yard, as well as his family.
Laddie is survived by his wife, Noreen; children, Christopher (Jenny), Karen (Adam) Lesko, and Valerie (Bob) Reese; grandchildren, Noah, Taylor, Brittney, Ethan, Jack, Dane and Kyle; sisters, LaVerne Brizes, Kathryn Bea, Francine (Thomas) Dome, Margaret Thompson; brother, Robert (Marti) Stupica; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers-in-law, Edward Brizes, Robert Bea and Bruce Thompson.
The family would like to sincerely thank the caregivers of Hospice of The Western Reserve, and the doctors, nurses and staff of UH West Medical Center in Willoughby for their comforting care and support over the last two months.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life gathering from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St. (Route 615, north of Route 2), in Mentor. Burial will immediately follow the Mass at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
To leave condolences for the family or order flowers, visit www.MCVfuneralhomes.com.
He passed away peacefully Aug. 14, 2022, while in hospice care and in the arms of his wife at the age of 80.
Laddie was born April 12, 1942, in Cleveland, to Laddie J. and Josephine M. (nee Yanchar) Stupica, and spent his life living and working in Northeast Ohio.
He was retired from The National-Acme Company, where he had worked for more than 25 years and was an active member of St. Robert and William and St. John Vianney Parishes.
Laddie married Noreen A. (nee Keller) Stupica Feb. 8, 1964. Laddie was a loving husband to Noreen for 58 years and father to three children, Christopher, Karen and Valerie. Laddie lived most of his life in Euclid, enjoyed playing softball on numerous leagues throughout the area for much of his young adulthood and then could be found playing golf on his home course of Briardale Greens and many local courses in later years. His true passion though was the pride he took in his lawn and yard, as well as his family.
Laddie is survived by his wife, Noreen; children, Christopher (Jenny), Karen (Adam) Lesko, and Valerie (Bob) Reese; grandchildren, Noah, Taylor, Brittney, Ethan, Jack, Dane and Kyle; sisters, LaVerne Brizes, Kathryn Bea, Francine (Thomas) Dome, Margaret Thompson; brother, Robert (Marti) Stupica; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers-in-law, Edward Brizes, Robert Bea and Bruce Thompson.
The family would like to sincerely thank the caregivers of Hospice of The Western Reserve, and the doctors, nurses and staff of UH West Medical Center in Willoughby for their comforting care and support over the last two months.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life gathering from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St. (Route 615, north of Route 2), in Mentor. Burial will immediately follow the Mass at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
To leave condolences for the family or order flowers, visit www.MCVfuneralhomes.com.