John Michael LoPiccolo, 23, of Idaho Falls, Idaho and most recently of Las Vegas, Nev. passed away Sept. 7, 2007 at his home.

John was born in Helena, Mont. on May 14, 1984 to John and Mary LoPiccolo. As a child he lived in Montana, California, Washington, but resided in Idaho Falls for the majority of his life. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 2002 and later moved to Las Vegas to be with his sister Sabrina, and attend University of Nevada, Las Vegas. At the time of his death he was a Junior pursuing a Finance degree in hopes of becoming a stockbroker in New York.

John was the highlight of his family's lives and a best friend to all who knew him. John was a comedian and always enjoyed being the center of attention at gatherings. Anyone who spoke to him could immediately recognize the loves of his life; family, friends, music, fashion, money, gourmet cooking and the stock market. John touched many lives in his short time on earth and will be sorely missed.

He is survived by parents-John and Mary of Idaho Falls, Idaho; sister-Sabrina LoPiccolo of Las Vegas, Nevada; grandparents-John Sr. and Josephine LoPiccolo of Bayside, New York; uncles-William Filter and Fred LoPiccolo also of Bayside, New York and Robert LoPiccolo of West Palm Beach, Florida; grandpa-George Kephart of Puyallup, Washington and aunt-Karen Kephart of Seattle, Washington.

Funeral Services will be at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2007, at Christ the King Catholic Church (17th & Woodruff). A visitation will be held on Friday from 6-7:00 p.m. at the church with a Vigil immediately following at 7:00 p.m.

Burial will be in the Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge). Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.woodfuneralhome.com.