Obituary of Mark E. "Frenchy" Louprette

MARK E. "FRENCHY" LOUPRETTE

TROY - Mark E. "Frenchy" Louprette, 75 of Troy, beloved husband of over thirty years to Marcia Ann (Fink) Louprette, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at Samaritan Hospital, in Troy.

Mark was born on August 23rd, 1948 in Troy, NY and was the son of the late Stanley and Mary E. (Guire) Louprette.

Affectionately known to family and friends as "Frenchy", Mark attended college in West Virginia where he also played rugby. He served his country honorably during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1970. He was a member of the Local Teamsters Union and, at one time he was employed as an iron worker and contributed to the building of the New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia. He retired as a freight train engineer from CSX Railways in Selkirk.

Frenchy will be fondly remembered for always being the life of the party, always being good for a joke or magic trick, and of course his gift of gab. He enjoyed playing the guitar, Jim Beam, any Louis L'Amour novel, and enjoying the good company of his many dear friends. Among other things, Frenchy was, at one time, a white-water guide in West Virginia and was an avid motorcyclist and enthusiast; OTHG founder and an old ABATE member.

In addition to his loving wife, Frenchy is survived by his two sons: Christopher Jon (Jennifer) Louprette and Mark E. (Andrea Jantzen) Louprette Jr., four grandchildren: Tate, Lucas, Anna, and Charlotte; Also survived by Jesse Finn and Melissa Finn who he cared for and loved as his own.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 from 9:00 to 11:00 am at The Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Rd., Latham. A prayer service will begin at 11:00 am followed by interment with military honors at the Saratoga National Cemetery.

To purchase flowers or leave a condolence message for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com.