Christopher M. Lopresto

Christopher M. Lopresto, 61 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 19, 2023, at home.

Born Tuesday, October 10, 1961 in Coaldale the son of the late Guido G. Lopresto who died on July 15, 2022.

Surviving are his beloved mother, Lucille (Coppola) Lopresto of Tamaqua; sister Elizabeth Confer and her husband Bruce O.; nieces, Marlo Spilker wife of Brock, Laine O. Confer; great nieces, Arliss E., and Thea F. Spilker. Aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive Chris.

A Tamaqua Area High School graduate, Chris played football, and wrestled for the Tamaqua Blue Raiders. Chris was a graduate of Bloomsburg University. He was a Golden Glove Boxer, and professional boxer. Chris co-owned Side Tracks Bar in Tamaqua and had previously worked as a bartender at Golden Spike Inn, and Shicks Café Calcutta. Chris was an avid reader and watch collector. Chris loved music, and played the saxophone while preforming with several local bands over the years.

Chris could keep you amused with his sense of humor and ability to capture you by way of his storied tales. He was a devoted son to his mother, Lucille.

Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550.

A Celebration of Chris’s Life will be held on Tuesday May 30, 2023 at 11 o’clock A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may visit from 10:00 A.M. until time of services.

Interment St. Jerome R.C.C. Cemetery Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in Chris’s name to:
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105

Online expressions of sympathy can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com