Thomas Paul LoPresti

Thomas Paul Lopresti, 78, of Forest City, NC passed away January 29 2022. Funeral services will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Forest City, NC on Friday February Friday 4th at 2 pm. A wake is being held at Tribute and Tallent Funeral & Cremations in Charlotte on February 3rd from 6:30-8 pm. Born September 21, 1943, in Wilson, PA he was the son of the late Joseph Anthony LoPresti, Sr., and Edna Virginia Plotts. Tom was a Mechanical Engineer who spent much of his career designing Air Pollution Control equipment. He cared deeply for the environment of our planet and education of children as demonstrated not only by his vocation but also by the time he spent as a Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America and his active engagement with the YMCA Y Guides Programs for boys and girls, while living in Ohio. He loved touring State and National Parks with his family, especially Revolutionary and Civil War battlefields and museums. Tom enjoyed volunteering his time for his children and grandchild and was an artist of miniature boats, houses, and model railroad scenery using recycled materials. Tom served in the United States Navy as an Aviation Electronics Technician until August 1966 when he was Honorably Discharged. He attended Penn State University receiving the Associate Degree in Engineering with High Distinction (1967) and Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Mechanical Design Engineering Technology (1969). While Tom was stationed at the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station he met his late wife, Martha Ellen Shelton. They wed in June of 1967 and were married for nearly 54 years until her passing several months ago. Tom is survived by his three children Thomas Anthony Lopresti and wife Christy, Matthew Shelton LoPresti and wife Julia, and Mary Ellen LoPresti Brook and husband Thomas, as well as six grandchildren: Katlyn, Jaden, Nina, Aria, Juniper, and Rowan. He is loved and remembered by his brothers and sisters Joe, Paul, Betsy, Rosemary, and Monica. Condolences may be sent to 1340 Fox Run Drive Charlotte, NC 28212, however, in lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Prostate Cancer Foundation at https://join.pcf.org/memorials/memorial/thomas-paul-lopresti Visitation Thursday, February 3, 2022 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Tribute & Tallent Funerals & Cremations 1937 N. Sharon Amity Road Charlotte NC 28205 United States 7045671500