Larry J. Opatka

Larry J. "Finn" Opatka, 83, of Derry, passed away Wednesday February 4, 2026 at his home with his family. He was born January 14, 1943 in Latrobe a son of the late John J. and Anna Helen Sobota Opatka.
Larry graduated from Derry Area High School in 1961, was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church of Derry and was employed by Latrobe Steel in the inspection lab. He had a zest for life having loved the "oldies" music and especially dancing to it with his wife Lorraine. He and Lorraine loved the beach and enjoyed many trips to Ocean City, Maryland and just spending time with family and friends.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Ronald J.Opatka, mother and father in- law Saverio and Mary Patti, sister in-laws Anita Irwin and Lillian Santone, niece Jackie Opatka Reed and nephew Michael Santone.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years Lorraine Patti Opatka, sister in-law Marian Opatka, brother in-law Paul Irwin, nieces; Kim Opatka Metzger (Tom), Maria Allison (Jim), Paula Byers (Jim), Tricia McEwen (Geff) and Dana Sarson, great nephew's; Tyler Reed and Nicholas Myers (Katie), great nieces; Alyssa Myers (Derek) and Ayla Sarson.
At Larry's request there will be no services at the funeral home. A memorial mass will be planned to be held at a later time.
Lorraine would like to extend a special thank you to Sun Crest Hospice for their loving care and amazing support. Jodi, Melissa and Ally are wonderful !
Memorials are asked to be made to St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church of Derry or Action for Animals.
Online condolences may be made to www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com.