Announcement
Joseph Jonathan LoParo, beloved son of Joseph and Laura LoParo, passed away Nov. 17, 2015, at Alta Bates Hospital with his father, mother, brother Charlie and sister Gabrielle by his side. He is the grandson of Jack and Clara Peralta and Charles and Lillian LoParo. Joey was born Aug. 25, 1987, in Alameda. Joey attended Otis Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School and Alameda High School. Joey was a passionate sports player and fan. He played Little League baseball from 1994 to 2000, and played for the Alameda World Team in Brazil in 2003.
Joey graduated from Healds College in San Francisco, receiving his degree in computer networking and firewalls. Joey moved to Seattle in 2012 working for Target Corp. and returned to Alameda in 2013.
Joey was a dedicated pool player. He and his father played on several leagues a week and he enjoyed their yearly trips to Las Vegas to play in the National BCA Tournament. Joey was looking forward to teaching his friend and doctor, Dr. Gary Cecchi to play pool.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Jan. 16, at 11 a.m. at St. Josephs Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St. in Alameda.
