W. Todd Ostapack

Walter (Todd) Ostapack passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 unexpectedly. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on June 11, 1967 to Lucille (Capaldi) and Walter Ostapack. Todd is preceded in death by parents and brother, Christopher Daniel.

Todd’s passions during his lifetime were music, dancing, and sports. He studied at Southgate School, Whipple-Dale Center, and Higgins Workshop. He was a member of the Sounds of Silence Choir, which gave a command performance for the President of the United States in the Oval Office January 1993.Participated in Stark County Special Olympics during his teen years.

Todd moved to Albuquerque in 2006, eventually joined the Buen Viaje Dance Troupe. He studied and performed with the company until it dissolved in 2020. While in New Mexico he became a fan of the Lobo basketball and Isotopes baseball. However, it was the Green Bay football that got him most excited, “Go Green Bay Packers”, or whichever football team was ahead, but he also was a fan of the Browns and Buckeyes.

Todd touched many a heart. Family, friends, Copper House staff, and his healthcare providers. He will be greatly missed by all.

Todd is survived by his siblings, sisters, Toni of Canton, Ohio, Patty of Albuquerque, and his brothers, Doug (Ann) of Horse Cave, Kentucky, Mark (Christine) of Massillon, Ohio, Alan Terry, Scott (Joyce), and Nick (Mary Ann) of Albuquerque. Also, his nephews; Jarrett, Jacob, Sean, Reese and Ted; his nieces, Angela, Crystal, Maggee, Rachael, and Mallory. His great nephews, Zephyr, Hudson Oliver, Jack, and Kyler. His great nieces, Olivia, Kendel, Rylan, Aryanna, Remi, Stella, and Haley.

The Family request that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Stark County Special Olympic.

Catholic Committal service will be October 26 at 12 noon at St. Joseph Cemetery.