Obituary of John Valentine Lupkowski

John V. Lupkowski, 95, of Syracuse, NY, passed away on March 19, 2025. He was married to his devoted wife,
Sophie (Piotrowski), for 66 years.
John was born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania to John F. and Mary (Witek) Lupkowski. His family moved to a
family farm in Port Byron, NY in 1932 and later settled in Syracuse, NY in 1944. He graduated from Vocational
High School in 1947 and attended Syracuse University.
After high school, John held numerous jobs, working at Nettleton Shoes, Sealtest and Syracuse China. He then
served his country from 1951 to 1953 in the First Army as part of the post-WWII Occupation in Europe and
continued his service in the Air Force Reserve until 1957. After discharge from active service, he worked at
Western Electric as a skilled tradesman starting in 1953 and retired in 1984.
He was a longtime communicant of Sacred Heart Basilica, Syracuse. He enjoyed participating in church
activities and events. In his younger years, he acted as an assistant Scoutmaster. John was an avid gardner
and enjoyed fishing, bowling, hunting and especially camping with his family. John was a highly skilled
carpenter and in his free time built many pieces of furniture for his family and friends.
John leaves three children to cherish his memory, his daughter Jeanette (Edward Reynolds) of Middletown, DE,
and his sons Robert John of Syracuse and Mark (Debbi Yi) of Atlanta, GA. He is also survived by his dear grandchildren,
Valerie (Nicolas Ryder) and Edward John (Emma Carlsson). He also received much joy from his two great-
grandchildren Robert and Grace Ryder. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and
great-nephews.
John was predeceased by his sisters, Anna Jerzgarzewski, Mary Lupkowski (infant), Lottie Lupkowski and Mary
A. Hozempa and his brothers, Edward and Henry.
John was a kind, generous, friendly, and humorous man who was always eager to help others. John made great
efforts to help his family in every way possible, and above all else, put the needs and happiness of his family
first. He will be greatly missed by his family who will cherish memories of him always.
The family would like to express appreciation to the staffs of the Neurology Department and the Chaplains at
Upstate University Hospital as well as Loretto Fahey 2.

Calling Hours: 8:15 - 9:15 Wednesday in the Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus 927 Park Avenue Syracuse NY 13204 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM

Burial with Honors: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Geddes
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Basilica of Sacred Heart Food Pantry at 1001 Park Ave.,
Syracuse, NY 13204.