Louis Joseph Yoppolo

Louis Joseph Yoppolo, age 64, passed on August 23, 2016 after a long battle with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). He was surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren. Louis, the youngest of five children, was born to Joseph and Rhea Yoppolo on September 21, 1951. He attended Central Catholic High School. He was a graduate of the University of Toledo for both his undergrad and law degrees. Louis was a well-respected attorney, practicing law for 35 years in Toledo. He was a Federal Bankruptcy Trustee for more than 20 years. Louis adored his two daughters, Lauren (Victor) Okowita of Sylvania, and Carrie Yoppolo of Columbus. He was madly in love with his two grandsons Reid and Owen Okowita. They filled his life with joyful noise. Louis loved his wife Christina (Tina) who he married in April of 1982. Louis was especially proud of her many accomplishments, including the development of the Glass City Dog Park. His dogs Bella, Max, and Lucy were great comfort to him in his final months. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Joseph and his sister Josephine, as well as his mother in law Barbara Fillion. In addition to his loving wife and daughters, he is survived by his sisters Nancy Schonter and Janet Plocek, his father in law John Fillion, brothers in law John E. Fillion Jr. (Heidi), Joseph Fillion (Cathy), his sister in law Diane Spino (Pat) and his wonderful son in law Victor Okowita, and his precious grandons Reid and Owen Okowita. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and close friends. The family will accept visitors Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 5515 West Sylvania Avenue. The service will be Friday, August 26, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Walker Funeral Home. Per Louis’s request, memorial tributes may be made to the educational fund for his grandchildren. You may also consider donations to Glass City Dog Park, Hospice of Northwest Ohio, or a charity of your choice.