Christopher LoPresto, formerly of Salamanca, NY, went on to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Feb. 15, 2017.
Born on Jan. 4, 1964, he was the son of Emanuel (Janet) of Buffalo and the late Mary Conlan LoPresto.
He is survived by brothers Emanuel Jr. of Buffalo, Michael of Atlanta, John (Melissa) of Charlotte and Nicholas (Lauren) of San Antonio; his beloved aunt, Gerri Barone; his uncle, John LoPresto (Maria); and nine nieces and nephews, Steven, Victoria (Peter), Micah, Jeremiah, Sarah, Hannah, Elizabeth, Julia and Courtney.
Dr. LoPresto was a 1982 graduate of Salamanca High School. He achieved many honors and accomplishments in academics and athletics. In 1982, he finished fourth overall in the New York State High School Wrestling Championship. He went on to Ithaca College, where he became an All- American wrestler and graduated with honors.
He graduated from Downstate Medical College in Brooklyn. He went on to Duke University School of Medicine and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), where he was trained in ophthalmology.
Chris resided and successfully practiced ophthalmology in Tampa, for 12 years.
Finally, as a Christian, Dr. LoPresto lived out his faith in all areas of his life. He was a great son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many people.
John 11:25 & 26: Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?"
Local funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O'Rourke & O'Rourke Inc.
