Paul E. Lopes Obituary (2015)

NEW BEDFORD... Paul E. Lopes, 62, of New Bedford passed away July 5th at his home. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late John D. and Dorothy V. (Sears) Lopes and had resided in New Bedford since 2007. Mr. Lopes was a boxer for the C.Y.O. in Fall River under his late father and the late Nero Farias where he boxed Marvin Hagler in the Golden Gloves. He enjoyed landscaping and tree work. Survivors include 2 daughters: Erica Lopes of New Bedford & Rita Lopes of Mashpee, MA, 2 sons: Paul Lopes & Eric Lopes, both of Fall River, 1 sister: Donna Brisson of Fall River, 4 brothers: John D. Lopes, Jr. of Fall River, David Lopes of Kissimmee, FL, Joseph Lopes & Ricardo Lopes, both of Fall River, 8 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was father of the late Tyrone Lopes and brother of the late Matthew Lopes. Funeral service to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Monday at 12:30 PM at South Coast Funeral Home, 1555 Pleasant St. Fall River, MA. Interment will be in Rural Cemetery, New Bedford. Calling hours will be held Monday from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, prior to the service.