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Joseph “Joe” Lopez

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Joseph "Joe" Lopez

TOWNSHIP

Joseph Lopez, 89, of the Sweeney Plan and Fellsburg/Rostraver Township, Pa., died at home on Saturday, July 8 2017.

Born September 18, 1927, he was the son of the late Alvaro and Herminia Lopez.

Joe was born and raised in Donora, Pa., and lived in Spain as a child. He attended Donora High School and immediately after graduating in 1947, he joined the United States Navy serving in the Pacific post World War II.

Upon discharge, he completed a business degree at Duffs Business College.

Joe worked 34 years for Mellon Bank as an Assistant Manager and Loan Officer until his retirement in 1984.

Joe met his wife Virginia while both worked for Mellon and they were married until her death in 2008.

He was a resident of Fellsburg for 61 years and was a member of Fells United Methodist Church.

Joe loved animals, and enjoyed outdoor activities including gardening, hunting, fishing and golf to name a few.

He was a member of several service organizations including the Red Cross, Lions Club, Tri-County Lodge No. 252 F.&A.M. Donora, Chamber of Commerce, Fells Church Methodist Men, and various golf leagues.

He is survived by his daughter Barbara and son-in-law Ted; son, Richard and wife Margaret; grandchildren: Ryan and wife Angela, Kristin, Taralea and Nicholas; great-grand children: Gracie, Sydney and Vincent; dearest friend and companion, Joyce Sampey Cline and her family Annette Boyer, Brian Georgulis and Christopher Georgulis and their families; and dear friends: Antonio, Joyce, Stephanie and Anthony Alvarez.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Virginia (Sehman) Lopez; sister, Lola Burkhart; and brother, Reggie Lopez.

Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Belle Vernon//Rostraver Township (724.929.7934) www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com where a Funeral Service will be held Thursday, July 13, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Bruce Merritt officiating.

Interment will follow in Fells Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Fells United Methodist Church, 1268 Fells Church Road, Belle Vernon, PA 15012.

Tri-County Lodge No. 252 F&AM will conduct a Masonic Funeral Service for Brother Lopez in the funeral home on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

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