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LEE COUNTY, Fla. -- John Thomas Lepola peacefully entered into eternal rest, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, at his home.
Tom, as he was known to his family and friends, served his hometown of Warren, as a proud member of law enforcement for 28 years. He retired from the City of Warren Police Department as chief.
For those who knew Tom, they inevitably remember his passion for softball and love for the links. The two sports fostered lifelong friendships and created cherished memories that Tom often reminisced about throughout his retirement.
A graduate of Youngstown State University, Tom was also a 32nd-degree Mason, a member of Warren Elks Lodge 295 and the American Legion.
"Service" was a recurring theme in Tom's life. In 1958, he joined the U.S. Navy. While stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, Tom and his first wife, Lillian, started a family as they celebrated the birth of their son, Scott. Upon their return to Ohio, the couple again had reason to celebrate with the birth of their daughter, Joy.
Throughout his 84 years, Tom enjoyed serving his community, playing golf and spending time around the water - much of which he shared with the love of his life and second wife, Marsha.
Tom's optimistic outlook on life and contagious smile will be missed dearly by those closest to him.
Tom is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marsha; as well as his children, Scott (JoAnn) Lepola and Joy (Todd) Stewart; grandchildren, Dallas, Noah and Won; as well as his brother, Richard "Skip" (Diane) Lepola.
A celebration of life will take place during a private service in Lee County, Florida.
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