IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Daniel J.
Lapikas
May 27, 1943 – June 22, 2016
Obituary
Daniel "Danny" J. Lapikas, of S. Pymatuning Township, passed away at
6 a.m.
Wednesday, June 22, 2016, in UPMC Hamot Hospital, Erie, with his wife at his side.
He was 73.
Danny was born May 27, 1943, in Sharon, a son of Stephen and Antoinette (Ferrara) Lapikas.
He was raised in Sharpsville, a town he dearly loved, and was a 1961 alumnus of Sharpsville High School.
Following his graduation, he was employed by Reyers Shoe Store in Sharon and later worked for Sharon Steel's former Farrell plant and the former General American Transportation Corp. (GATX), Masury.
Danny was the Public Works director for the borough of Sharpsville for 15 years and also served as a borough councilman.
He purchased the Wooden Nickel on Main St. in the early 1980's and renamed the establishment Danny's. He later relocated to High St. where he and his wife, Doris, owned and operated Danny's Country Inn until August of 2005, when the business was sold. They also owned Danny's Too in Greenville for ten years before selling in February of 2007.
Danny was a former member of St. Bartholomew Church, Sharpsville, and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Joseph J. Fitzmartin, Council 1446, Greenville.
He was a 32 nd degree Free and Accepted Mason and a member of Lodge 810, Hermitage; the Zem Zem Shrine, Erie; and the Scottish Rite, New Castle Consistory.
An outdoorsman, he was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer.
He was a member and director of the former Sharon Country Club and a member of the former Greenville Country Club. He participated in, and won many golf tournaments and had two holes-in-one throughout his career.
Danny was a dynamic individual who worked tirelessly behind the scenes for many social and civic organizations in the community and was always willing to help a worthy cause.
He was founder of the Strimbu Gun Raffle and served on the Strimbu Memorial Funds board of directors. He was a major supporter of Sharpsville athletics and sponsored numerous golf, bowling, softball and baseball teams. He also sponsored a racecar for Ruffo Motorsports for many years.
He was recognized as an honorary member by the Mercer County Hall of Fame for his many contributions to local athletics. Danny hosted two NFL fundraisers at his home to support a child in need and his unwavering support for many other causes has raised thousands of dollars during his lifetime.
Surviving is his loving wife of more than thirty years, Doris (Fisher) Lapikas, at home; a son, David J. Lapikas, Hermitage; and two grandchildren whom he adored, Daniel Philip Lapikas and Noah David Lapikas. He also leaves a brother, Thomas Lapikas and his wife Vicki, Hermitage; two sisters-in-law, Karen Bell and her husband Gary, Bowling Green, Ohio; and Patricia Caughman and her husband Jim, Houston, TX; an uncle, Miles Lapikas and his wife Connie, S. Pymatuning Twp.; several cousins, nieces and nephews; and two beautiful dogs, Lucky and Lady.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mary Lynn Cole; his father- and mother-in-law, Ralph and Phyllis Fisher; and a brother-in-law, Larry Fisher.
Although Danny's passing will leave a void in the community and hearts of many, his numerous acts of kindness will continue to help those in need for many years to come. Well done Danny Boy. May you rest in peace.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Lapikas Family Charitable Foundation c/o Western PA and Easter Ohio Community Foundation, 7 W. State St., Suite 301, Sharon, PA 16146.
Calling hours will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2016 , in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Masonic service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home by Hermitage Lodge 810.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 159 Todd Ave., Hermitage, with Rev. David Williamson, pastor, officiating. Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
Danny was born May 27, 1943, in Sharon, a son of Stephen and Antoinette (Ferrara) Lapikas.
He was raised in Sharpsville, a town he dearly loved, and was a 1961 alumnus of Sharpsville High School.
Following his graduation, he was employed by Reyers Shoe Store in Sharon and later worked for Sharon Steel's former Farrell plant and the former General American Transportation Corp. (GATX), Masury.
Danny was the Public Works director for the borough of Sharpsville for 15 years and also served as a borough councilman.
He purchased the Wooden Nickel on Main St. in the early 1980's and renamed the establishment Danny's. He later relocated to High St. where he and his wife, Doris, owned and operated Danny's Country Inn until August of 2005, when the business was sold. They also owned Danny's Too in Greenville for ten years before selling in February of 2007.
Danny was a former member of St. Bartholomew Church, Sharpsville, and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Joseph J. Fitzmartin, Council 1446, Greenville.
He was a 32 nd degree Free and Accepted Mason and a member of Lodge 810, Hermitage; the Zem Zem Shrine, Erie; and the Scottish Rite, New Castle Consistory.
An outdoorsman, he was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer.
He was a member and director of the former Sharon Country Club and a member of the former Greenville Country Club. He participated in, and won many golf tournaments and had two holes-in-one throughout his career.
Danny was a dynamic individual who worked tirelessly behind the scenes for many social and civic organizations in the community and was always willing to help a worthy cause.
He was founder of the Strimbu Gun Raffle and served on the Strimbu Memorial Funds board of directors. He was a major supporter of Sharpsville athletics and sponsored numerous golf, bowling, softball and baseball teams. He also sponsored a racecar for Ruffo Motorsports for many years.
He was recognized as an honorary member by the Mercer County Hall of Fame for his many contributions to local athletics. Danny hosted two NFL fundraisers at his home to support a child in need and his unwavering support for many other causes has raised thousands of dollars during his lifetime.
Surviving is his loving wife of more than thirty years, Doris (Fisher) Lapikas, at home; a son, David J. Lapikas, Hermitage; and two grandchildren whom he adored, Daniel Philip Lapikas and Noah David Lapikas. He also leaves a brother, Thomas Lapikas and his wife Vicki, Hermitage; two sisters-in-law, Karen Bell and her husband Gary, Bowling Green, Ohio; and Patricia Caughman and her husband Jim, Houston, TX; an uncle, Miles Lapikas and his wife Connie, S. Pymatuning Twp.; several cousins, nieces and nephews; and two beautiful dogs, Lucky and Lady.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mary Lynn Cole; his father- and mother-in-law, Ralph and Phyllis Fisher; and a brother-in-law, Larry Fisher.
Although Danny's passing will leave a void in the community and hearts of many, his numerous acts of kindness will continue to help those in need for many years to come. Well done Danny Boy. May you rest in peace.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Lapikas Family Charitable Foundation c/o Western PA and Easter Ohio Community Foundation, 7 W. State St., Suite 301, Sharon, PA 16146.
Calling hours will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2016 , in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Masonic service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home by Hermitage Lodge 810.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 159 Todd Ave., Hermitage, with Rev. David Williamson, pastor, officiating. Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.
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