John George Lopata

John G. Lopata

1939 - 2025

John G. Lopata, 86, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, October 15, 2025 in Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab, Tamaqua. Born in Nesquehoning, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Dvorshock) Lopata. He was a graduate of Lansford High School Class of 1957. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was of the Catholic faith. He was employed as a foreman for the former Bethlehem Steel Company until his retirement. He was also a former police officer in Nesquehoning. He was a past president of the Nesquehoning Borough Council, a past president of the Nesquehoning Fire Company and Ambulance Corps and was a Nesquehoning Little League Coach. He was also a member of the Coaldale Legion. He was an avid collector of sports memorabilia which he sold along with his coins each week at the Hometown Farmers Market.  John loved his time spent with his family camping at Rosemont Camp Grounds.

Surviving are a daughter Debra Nevenglosky and her husband Robert of Nesquehoning; a son Mark and his wife Jacalynne (Majez) of Nesquehoning; grandchildren Scott Nevenglosky, Adam Nevenglosky and his finance Samantha, Kory Lopata and his wife Krista, and Jake Lopata and his fiancé Rebecca; great grandchildren Jace, Azelea, and Emmett; and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by a sister Joan Wall and brothers Michael and Robert Lopata.

A Memorial Service will be held privately at the convenience of the Family. Military interment will be held in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua. The Joseph S. Blazosky Funeral Home has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Online condolences at www.blazoskyfh.com.

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