Jeffrey Mark Stopka, 58, formerly of Rochester, MA, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 10, 2015 at his home.
Jeffrey was born in Acushnet, Massachusetts on March 17, 1957 to Henry Stopka and the late Nancy Lake Stopka. He was employed by the United States Air Force as the manager of the base commissary. Jeffrey was also retired from the United States Army Reserve and served one year in Iraq. He was an avid New England sports fan and also had a great love for Nascar Racing and for cooking.
A service celebrating Jeffrey’s life was held on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home.
In addition to his father, Jeffrey is survived by his wife, Marites Stopka; son Jethro; brother, Steve Stopka of Rochester, MA; sister, Deborah Veary and husband Kenneth of Rochester, MA; brother, Gary Stopka and wife Anne of Rochester, MA, and sister, Jennifer (Jenny) Thomas and companion, Dennis Lynch of Fairhaven, MA.; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.