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Reverend Lawrence V. Holpp

May 01, 1934 - February 12, 2020

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Obituary For Reverend Lawrence V. Holpp

May 1, 1934 - February 12, 2020

Holpp, Reverend Lawrence V., age 85, peacefully passed on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Beloved son of the late Lawrence and Margaret Holpp; loving brother of Marilyn Pearson and the late Rose Clare (John) Besseck. Also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. Born in Pittsburgh on May 1, 1934, Reverend Holpp earned a bachelor's degree from Saint Vincent Seminary in 1956 and was ordained at Saint Thomas More Church in Bethel Park on June 30, 1962. He served as Vocation Director for the Missionaries of Africa prior to his incardination into the Diocese of Pittsburgh on May 17, 1977. Reverend Holpp served as Parochial Vicar of Saint Benedict the Abbot Parish and Saint Henry Parish, and he served as Pastor of the parishes of Saint Joseph, Saint Martha Mission and Saint Ignatius of Antioch. The Administer of Saint Ignatius of Antioch Parish for six years, he became a member of its Team Ministry in July 2015, at which time he was also named to the Team Ministry for the parishes of Saint Thomas, Saint Ann, Our Lady of Consolation and Saint Hugh. During his career, he served as Chaplain of the State Correctional Institution in Greene County for three years. Reverend Holpp's personal faith, leadership and spiritual guidance have enabled the churches he served to become vital and inspiring presences in the community, and he deserves deep appreciation for his devotion and commitment. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Sunday, February 16, 2020 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Monday, February 17, 2020 in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Everyone please meet at church.

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  • February 24, 2020

    Christine Gould

    So saddened to hear of Fr. Lawrence Holpp's passing. He was the pastor of Saint Joseph Church in Coraopolis for many years. My prayers are with the family and it is my hope that God give you strength during this difficult time. Christine Gould, Saint Joseph Church

  • February 24, 2020

    Shirley Rally Williams

    To the family of Father Holpp, you have my deepest sympathy, Father Holpp was Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Coraopolis for over 20 years. He was missed when they transferred him to a parish located in Bobtown. I thought of him often and am so sorry to hear of his passing. May you Rest In Peace, Father Holpp. Shirley Williams St. Joseph parish, Coraopolis, Pa

  • February 24, 2020

    Laura Kraft

    Our family is saddened to hear of Father Larry's passing. He was a wonderful pastor at Saint Ignatius in Bobtown and we are grateful for the time he spent there. We will keep him and all of his family in our prayers.

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