Birth date: Aug 18, 1945 Death date: Aug 5, 2022
Stephen Lopuszanski Jr., age 76 of Lewes, DE, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at his home. He was born on August 18, 1945, in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Stephen Sr. and Grace (Coviello) Lopuszanski. Mr. Lopuszanski Read Obituary
My Uncle Steve, you were very special to me in more ways than you might have known. I will hang on to the love and memories you shared with me forever in my heart ❤️. We shared a special bond throughout my childhood days through adulthood. I can see a picture of you holding me as a baby pretty clearly. You were a rescuer, a father figure, swim instructor, encourager, and the most loving uncle. I am forever grateful for all you have done for my mom and my family especially for my mom as a single parent. I remember you scraping old wall paper off my sister’s and my bedroom and laughing at the scribbled words we drew on it (we only drew on it knowing that it was eventually coming down, as you knew I could do no wrong in your eyes lol). One time defending my honor you said “not my Debbie”. That stuck as Theresa and my siblings and cousins would never let me live it down. I remember driving up to Perkasie /Chalfont with the family just to go swimming and visit. We never wanted to get out of the pool and got sunburned once pretty bad. I remember you and Aunt Evelyn taking me to your house for a week or weekend as a child by myself and you took me roller skating. I remember riding a bike outside and playing with a girl next door (at the Perkasie house) and nearly getting lost lol. I remember the countless family holidays or parties spent either at grandmoms, Aunt Joannes, my mom’s or at your house and it always ended with the guys playing poker. I remember you made the best cheesecakes ever! I remember being heartbroken for you when we found out you has lung cancer and the day I found out I asked Laura to sit down after school with me and we prayed the whole rosary for you. You beat lung cancer! You survived Vietnam war which my mom says you were in places that were bombed but had just left those areas in time! You survived heart bypass surgery and were doing well! I am sad that we didn’t get last week to catch up in person like we had planned while we were passing by for vacation. I am grateful for the times you checked in on me personally after I had surgery and the multiple times you asked my mom how I was doing. Your love was felt from afar even though I didn’t get to hug you in person over this lousy covid season. I will never forget how you made me feel so loved! I will never forget when Theresa and I happened to be in Phoenixville and you just happened to be visiting Stephen and Rayanna the same time, you and Stephen surprised us by stopping in… that was so awesome! There never seems to be enough time when we lose someone so unexpectedly. God called you home and I can only try to imagine what it must be like there, my hope is that you are free now to enjoy the beauty, peace and joy that this life could never match up to. I could also say to you “not my Uncle Steve” … I can say for sure you were NOT. boastful but humble, you were NOT mean but very kind, NOT hateful but always loving, never lazy, but a hard worker! You WERE opinionated when something or someone meant so much to you! You reached out to those you loved and would have done anything for your sons, Rayanna, grandkids and extended family! We will all miss you but certainly count our blessings for all the fond memories. Love you ❤️ Your Debbie
reading from the service
Maya Angelou once wrote. "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Steve was one of those people who always made you feel welcomed and loved.
Steve held several roles in all of our lives, father, husband, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, father-in-law and friend. He was also a Vietnam veteran who was proud of his service, and a true patriot.
He settled right in as part of the Franz family. He and Poppop would share beers and laughs, and he gave it back to mommom without hesitation……. That was a brave thing to do in my opinion. Luckily, he won her over by making sure there was peppers and onions for dinner when she visited. He loved to dance. I hear his jitterbug was amazing, and he was even on American bandstand.
He also shared his gift of woodworking. Most of us have something made by him. Mantels, sheds, decks furniture and for sure some craft Aunt Sis made him do….I don’t think he had a choice on those.
When family visited in Delaware we had our own personal "Mix Master". No, he was not a DJ. But he loved making drinks and was always sure to mix up at pitcher of Margarita's, Daiquiris, or whatever drink we wanted. On the last visit with the infamous Franz girls, he decided to add more rum after he poured the drinks, then proceeded to refill the pitcher. We think it was so he would be done with them for the night.
We laugh about the way he would go about things. He loved to make friends and chat. Recently he thought he couldn't get in the pool. It took 3 women to coax him to get his feet wet, and one chatty fellow, who he then followed into the pool just talking away. He was easy to talk to and always happy to be talking to you. However, make no mistake, he had no problem giving his opinion, but, he also had a wonderful sense of humor. Just recently the “Franz girls” were having a get together and singing their old songs…his comment to them was “don’t quit your day job”! but really, if you think about it, their singing was probably his fault for pouring all those strong drinks.
On a personal note, I admired and adored my Uncle. He always made me feel happy and special when I was around him. He was so talented, and kind…but what a perfectionist! I remember him driving me crazy making sure that I cleaned the house, cleaned all the bar glasses and got things ready for Aunt Sis’s 40th birthday. Every day he secretly gave me a chore list, all the while making himself crazy getting that screened in porch done in time. He wanted everything just so for her day. Well ….we got it done… and what a day it was!
We must remember and appreciate how lucky we are when special people are brought into our lives. They make it easy to be ourselves, they are comfortable to be around and make our lives happier and more fulfilled. Steve Lopusanski you sure did all of that for the Franz family and you will, forever, be greatly missed.
Evelyn, May Stephens love for you, help heal your heart and comfort your soul. We are so sorry for your loss. Love, Donna and Phil
Sorry for your loss, Prayers for the family
With our Love and deepest sympathy as we remember Uncle Steve ❤️ Rest In Peace Uncle Steve.
A Great Man died today 08/05/2022
He wasn’t a movie star, doctor, or a well know figure
He was a Husband, father, grandfather, uncle.
He was a Great Man who loves his family. A man who
Always gave so much of him self and always there to
Help his family when ever we needed him and never
Expecting anything in returned. Steve was a man who
Would make you laugh and wipe you tears.
God gave us a great gift; he gave us our brother Steve.
We will miss you so very much Steve as we missed our other
Brothers Gregory and Michael. God bless our brothers you
Are together now. Till we meet again!
Justine, Joanne, Theresa xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Steve was a good brother and I will miss him he is now with he’s brother Gregory and Michael And our parents until we meet again RIP love you all
Oh My Dear Friend Steve, You were a Wonderful husband to my dear friend Evelyn wonderful father to Steven and Hiana and a wonderful friend to our community and we will truly truly miss you ! Thank you Steve for your unwavering friendship and military service that you gave to our country !
I remember talking to Steve in the pool and at our Christmas party. So easy to talk to. Missed already!
