John D. Lupia

October 29, 1935 - May 13, 2022

John D. Lupia, age 86, of DeMotte, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Franciscan Health Crown Point. John was born on October 29, 1935 in Utica, NY, the son of Frank and Rose (Ross) Lupia. He graduated from Rome Free Academy in Rome, NY. On December 28, 1957, in Chicago, IL, he married Shirley A. Ralich, who passed away October 18, 2009. John served in the United States Navy from 1954 to 1958 as a catapult operator on the USS Shangri-La. He was stationed in California. He lived in Chicago before moving to DeMotte. He worked at Inland Steel for 35 years as a steel linesman and retired in 1994. John enjoyed playing golf and bowling in his spare time. He especially loved his family. He became a regular at Frankie's Village Restaurant for lunch and enjoyed visiting with friends there and teasing their staff. He will be missed very much and the family wishes to thank everyone for their love & support through his difficult times. John is survived by his two children, John (Janet) Lupia of Wheatfield and Elaine Anderson of DeMotte; one sister, Lorraine (Joe) Carollo of Wesley Chapel, FL; two grandchildren, Melissa and Tara and four great-grandchildren, Jason, Josh, Isabella and Ryyen He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Shirley, one brother, Dominick, and one son-in-law, Larry Anderson. John’s wishes were to be cremated and afforded by Integrity Funeral Service & Cremation of Wheatfield.