Darlene Louise Luppino
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Darlene Louise Luppino, 86 of Southern Pines, N.C., passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst, N.C.
Born October 26, 1935, a daughter of Edgar and Juanita Pollock, Darlene was raised in Washington.
She married Vincent Luppino in 1957. They lived in New Jersey before moving to Southern Pines in 1996. She and her husband were founding members of Longleaf Country Club, where they enjoyed many years of golfing. She enjoyed bowling, Mahjong, bridge, jigsaw puzzles, reading and any meal that included shrimp. She had a very active social life and enjoyed time at many of the local theatres. She also enjoyed traveling extensively throughout the world to places like China, Hawaii and always enjoyed trips to the beach. She was a very sentimental woman who never forgot a birthday, no matter how far away family moved.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Luppino.
She is survived by three children, Michael Luppino (Portia) of Brooklyn, N.Y., Amy Smith (Frank) of Lake Hopatcong, N.J., and Judy Tilmont (Steve) of Indianapolis, Ind.; four grandchildren, Hannah and Megan Smith, Claire and Eric Tilmont; two sisters, Susan Marquis and Penny Craig; also numerous nieces, nephews and many other family and friends.
A celebration of Darlene’s Life will be held at a later date.
Donations in Darlene’s name can be made to First Tee-Sandhills at https://firstteesandhills.org/donate/
Condolences for the family may be left at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.