LCDR Daniel Joseph Lepore

October 19, 1930 ~ December 14, 2022
Born in:
Pittsburgh, PA
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
LCDR Daniel Joseph Lepore, 92, of Asheville, NC passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Nunzio Donato (Daniel) Lepore and Mary Theresa Pivirotto Lepore, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother; Robert Lepore and a sister; Rita Fox, as well as his son; Daniel Joseph Lepore, Jr.
Mr. Lepore served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years and was Vice President of the Loan Department for Asheville Federal Savings Bank for 18 years.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Patricia Lepore. He is also survived by three daughters; Susan Parsells (Ross) of NJ, Julie Brown (Fred) of NC and Kris Case of NC. He is survived by two sisters; Kathryn Zipf (PA) and Mary Agnes Perry (CA). Also surviving are 10 grandchildren; Jenny, Bart, Rebekah, Amy, Rachel, Michael, Kaitlyn, Gina, Jessica and Luke; 14 great-grandchildren; Jack, Nicky, Annabelle, Rome, Bruce, Grayson, Kendal, Callie, Easton, Tula, Harper, Eloise, Beau, and Norah. He also leaves behind many cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Funeral Mass is planned for Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at The Basilica of St. Lawrence, where he was a member for 50 years. The Very Rev. Fr. Roger Arnsparger will officiate. A burial with Military Honors will follow in the WNC Veterans Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. A visitation will be Monday, December 19, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite veterans charity.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.
Services
Visitation: December 19, 2022 4:00 pm - February 6, 2025 6:00 pm
Room: Chapel
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Mass: December 20, 2022 10:00 am
Basilica Of St. Lawrence, D.M.
Haywood Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 252-6042
http://saintlawrencebasilica.org
Burial: December 20, 2022 2:00 pm
Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery
962 Old US Hwy 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(919) 664-1195

You have my deepest sympathy.
Our gracious hosts for the “sisters trip “ to Asheville in 2013. Such a gentleman. Our deepest sympathy. Elaine Miller
My deepest sympathy to the family. I met commander Dan at Chris Lepore’s graduation from the Naval Academy. I know Chris admired him greatly.
Godspeed Lieutenant Commander Dan Lepore. You stand relieved, we have the watch.
All my love, prayers and sincere condolences to the Aunt Pat and the family.
Bob and Lorraine
Prayers and condolences to Pat and family.
So sorry to hear about Dan. We always loved his humor and smile when he was in our office. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.