Anthony “Tony” LoPresti, age 89 of Seymour, beloved husband of the late Catherine (Gibbons) LoPresti, entered into peaceful rest on Monday, December 9, 2024 in Waterbury Hospital surrounded by family.
Son of the late Antonio and Angela (Imbesi) LoPresti, he was born in Boston and raised in South Boston. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Boston College in 1958.
As a student, he worked part time at a local A&P grocery store where he met Cathy. Two years later, they were married.
He began his career teaching in Boston. In 1961, a teaching job brought them to Seymour, where he taught Social Studies at Seymour Junior High School. Tony continued his education, receiving a master’s degree and 6th year Certificate in Education Administration, all while raising his family in Seymour.
A dedicated educator for over 30 years in the Seymour School System, Tony is best remembered for serving as Principal of Seymour High School for 23 years. He was involved in numerous youth activities, had a passion for athletics and was heavily entrenched in coaching youth sports and recreation programs.
He was also instrumental in forming the Seymour High School Athletic Hall of Fame and served on its board for many years. Along with being a dedicated educator, he served on many town boards and committees. In 2017, he received the Kennedy-Pawlak Award for his years of public service to Seymour.
Tony will be missed by all of those who had the honor of knowing him including his loving sons, Anthony LoPresti and his wife Kim, Eddie LoPresti, Michael LoPresti Sr. and his wife Dione, Joey LoPresti and his wife Amy, Tommy LoPresti, and Sean LoPresti; 12 cherished grandchildren, Michael Jr. and his wife Jessica, Morgan, Madyson, Tanner, Kassi and her husband Joe, Makenzie, Matt and his fiancé Jessica, Jay, Matthew, Carli and her fiancé Alec, Sara and Hannah, as well as 2 adored great grandchildren, Landon and Savannah.
Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Sunday, December 15, 2024 from 2pm to 6pm in the Ralph E Hull Funeral Home, 161 W. Church St., Seymour, CT 06483. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10am DIRECTLY in the Church of the Good Shepherd (St. Nicholas Parish), 135 Mountain Rd., Seymour, CT 06483. Interment will follow in Mt. Meadows Cemetery, Seymour.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Anthony and Catherine LoPresti Family Scholarship Fund at the Valley Community Foundation, 523‑A Elizabeth Street, Derby, CT 06418 or online at Valleyfoundation.org/ search for LoPresti Scholarship Fund. For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit us at www.hullfh.com
