Lorenzo Campoli

Born on May 30, 1926, to loving parents, Guiseppe and Fortunata (Zappottini) Campoli, Lorenzo enlisted in the United States Navy at 17 years old to serve his country in World War II from 1943 to 1945. He sailed aboard the amphibious force command ship, the U.S.S. Panamint (AGC-13), which was assigned to the Asia-Pacific Theater, participated in the Okinawa Gunto assault, and accepted the surrender of northern Japan at Ominato Anchorage. Lorenzo is believed to have been one of the longest surviving crew members of the U.S.S. Panamint.

After the war, Lorenzo returned to New Jersey and married his surviving wife Jean (Goodenough) Campoli, with whom he raised four children in a house he built with his bare hands. Over the next 42 years, Lorenzo worked for the Morris County Bridge Department, retiring as an Assistant Superintendent. Lorenzo and Jean then moved to Port Saint Lucie, Florida, where they hosted countless visits from their children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family, and friends for over 30 years.

Lorenzo was an avid golfer, hitting the links well into his early nineties, often outplaying his children and grandchildren. He was an active bowler, sharp card player, skilled handyman, and formidable U.S.S. Panamint historian. He enjoyed many cruise ship vacations with his wife, but he was happiest at home, playing rummy with his family. And more recently, Lorenzo became a pool shark as he loved breaking the solids and stripes with his son-in-law, David Kubert, at Shooters. Spoiled by authentic Italian cuisine as a child, Lorenzo had strongly held views about the correct texture of pasta. He was less discerning about ice cream, however, provided the helpings were generous. To his wife, he was "Lorenz," and to just about everyone else, he was "Pop." As his middle name, Archangelo, implied, he was commanding and strong with a deep reservoir of duty and love.

Lorenzo was predeceased by his beloved parents Guiseppe and Fortunata Campoli; brothers Robert and Ralph Campoli; sisters Philomina (Campoli) Stirpe and Ann (Campoli) Murtha; and eldest son Larry Campoli. Lorenzo is survived by his loving family: wife Jean L. Campoli, to whom he was married for 77 years; daughter Linda J. (Campoli) Kubert and son-in-law David E. Kubert, both of whom were devoted caretakers of Lorenzo; son James L. Campoli and daughter-in-law Alison M. Campoli; daughter-in-law Elaine F. Campoli; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A gathering of friends and family for Lorenzo Campoli will be held on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Aycock Funeral Home, 1504 Southeast Floresta Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34983. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Treasure Coast Hospice at https://treasurehealth.org/292/Donate