Gary J. Lopes
February 05, 2010
DIGHTON – Gary J. Lopes, 46, died Friday, February 5, 2010, as a result of injuries incurred in a snowmobile accident in New Hampshire. Born in Fall River, the son of Gilbert and Anita (Charron) Lopes, Sr., he was the husband of Maria (Mota) Lopes of Dighton.
A 1981 graduate of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School, Mr. Lopes at the time of his death was Vice President of the G. Lopes Construction Company and the New England Recycling Company, both based in Taunton. He began working for those companies while still a high school student.
Along with his brother, Gil, he was a generous supporter of causes within his community and throughout Southeastern Massachusetts . The Lopes Complex for baseball in Dighton, the Lewis Field at the Taunton Boys and Girls Club were some of their endeavours. Gary enjoyed racing Pro-Stocks for Lopes Motorsports, as well as camping, cooking, snowmobiling and fishing.
Gary was a very active supporter of the Dighton-Rehoboth High School Matching Band.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by two sons, Gary Lopes, Jr., and John Lopes, both of Dighton; his brother, Gilbert and his wife Eileen Lopes of Dighton; and his sister, Paula Lopes and her husband Scott Eagelson of Taunton. He also leaves his loving cousin, Debbie Dutra and her husband Brian of Berkley; his mother-in-law, Connie Melo of Portugal; his two brothers-in-law, David Mota and his wife Toni of Pawtucket and Joseph Mota of Canada; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Information
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral from THE CRAPO-HATHAWAY FUNERAL HOME, 350 Somerset Ave. (Route 138 South), Taunton, Thursday, February 11, 2010, at 9:00AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Nicholas of Myra Church, North Dighton, at 11:00AM. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, February 10, from 2:00-8:00PM in the funeral home. To LIGHT A CANDLE, SIGN THE MEMORIAL REGISTER, consult THE GRIEF LIBRARY, or obtain FACILITY DIRECTIONS, please log on to www.hathawayfunerals.com., or telephone 508/822-3318.
Donations Information
Contributions in his memory may be made to THE FRIENDS OF THE DIGHTON-REHOBOTH MARCHING BAND, c/o 236 Chestnut St., Rehoboth, MA 02769.