Andrew G. LoPresti, age 82, of Shelton, beloved husband of Sally Giroux LoPresti, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2012 in Gardner Heights Health Center, Shelton. Mr. LoPresti, a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, was born in Bridgeport to the late Frank and Phyllis Saccone LoPresti, and has been a life long area resident. He was a retired employee of Sikorsky Aircraft, and had been previously employed by Dictaphone. Andrew, was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and the Boston Celtics, he played Industrial League Basketball until the age of 60. Survivors in addition to his beloved wife, include his devoted children Karen Grant and her husband Jack of North Branford, David LoPresti and wife Laura of Stratford, Doreen LoPresti-Carroll of Beacon Falls, and James LoPresti of Naugatuck, a son-in-law Darren Carroll of Shelton, 5 cherished grandchildren Matthew, Kaycie, Jay, Dillan, and Dacey, a lifetime friend Joseph Curiale of Bridgeport. In addition to his parents, he was pre-deceased by a sister Sandra Tougas. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, June 12th at 10:00 am in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford, and at 11:00 am. in St. Joseph's Church, Shelton for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call on Monday from 4-7 pm.