Frances Lopinto Dwyer

Frances (Fran) Lopinto Dwyer, of Metairie, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the age of 74. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bea Lopinto and Sam Lopinto, and her son Billy Dwyer. Fran is survived by her husband of 53 years, Bill Dwyer; her daughters, Jenifer Dwyer (Tre), Ann Erath (Stephen), Theresa O’Connor (John), and daughter-in-law Lauren Shepherd (Joaquin); sister, Tessa St. Pierre (Jean) and brother, Sammy Lopinto (Dee); grandchildren, Alice Amato, Ben Erath, Jacob Amato, Will Dwyer, Audrey Erath, Mary O’Conner, Michael O’Conner and Samantha O’Conner, as well as Rose Shepherd and Nicholas Shepherd. She is also survived by nine nieces and nephews. Fran was born in New Orleans on September 25, 1948. She graduated from Mt. Carmel Academy in 1966, and LSU School of Nursing in 1971.

Fran enjoyed Tennis and associating with friends in her painting and knitting groups. She loved attending her grandchildren’s athletic events and other activities.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial mass in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Wednesday, July 19, 11:00 a.m. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 9:00 a.m.