Frederick Leslie Loupy
Obituary
Frederick Leslie Loupy, a well-known baker and vigneron, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, at the age of 97.
Born on February 1, 1928, in Oakland, California, Fred embodied the spirit and resilience of the Greatest Generation. At just 17 years old, he proudly served his country as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps from 1945 to 1948, stationed in Sasebo, Japan, and Tianjin, China. His early experiences shaped a lifetime of independence, structure, perfectionism and unwavering patriotism.
After his military service, Fred returned to Oakland to marry the love of his life, Lidia Nardi in 1949. Their honeymoon years were spent with him working for his parents at bakeries in the Bay Area. By 1959, Fred moved his family to Healdsburg as proprietor of Fred's French Bakery - a cherished local establishment. Beyond his bakery doors, Fred was an active supporter of the Greyhound Boosters Club, teaming up with other parents to cook countless high school banquets at The Villa Chanticleer. He was a self-taught natural winemaker who meticulously farmed his small Zinfandel vineyard. He won many gold ribbons at the Sonoma County and State Fairs.
Fred placed family above all else. Together he and Lidia built a home that was a welcoming haven with an open-door policy that attracted friends of all ages. If you came to Fred's house as a stranger, you left as a friend. His warmth and generosity created lasting bonds that spanned generations. Family gatherings were among Fred's greatest joys-occasions filled with continuous laughter, delicious food, and wine crafted with his love.
Fred lived a full life. He found satisfying challenges in refinishing antique furniture, trap shooting, farming his land, leg-wrestling, playing cards, hunting and fishing. He spoke fondly of the years spent traveling with Lidia and dear friends. His humor brightened every room, while his independent spirit inspired those around them.
Above all, Fred was Lidia's Knight in Shining Armor. Chivalrous for the duration, he cherished their long life together.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Daisy Loupy, and his son Frederick M. Loupy. He is survived by his devout wife Lidia of 76 years, children Damilia, Ed (Gloria), Steve (Michelle), Tom (Lucy), Cathy, 12 grandchildren, 23 great- grandchildren, first cousin Melody Marr, Beverly Young, Don Farro and nephews Don Marenzi and Gary (Becky) Marenzi.
The Loupy family would like to thank Dr. Thomas A. Neal and Dr. Gregory Hopkins for their years of compassionate care, Kelly, his in-home AIM Nurse of Sutter Medical, and the remarkable team of caregivers Sam, Julius, Belinda, Betrice, and Elida of Caring Hands. They all provided endless hours of comfort and humanity allowing Fred a dignified quality of life to the end.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the memory of Fred L. Loupy to Greyhound Boosters Club, P.O. Box 401, Healdsburg CA 95448, or Sempre Fi & America's Fund, 825 College Ave, Suite 102, PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057.
Services will be held on May 24, 2025 at St. John's Church in Healdsburg, beginning with a Rosary at 10am and the Service will start at 11am with a Celebration of Life Reception to follow at the parish hall.
Published in Healdsburg Tribune · May 6, 2025