In loving memory of

Joseph Lopes, Jr
July 13, 1941 - January 28, 2008

Portsmouth, RI - Joseph Lopes, Jr., 66, of 2339 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Newport, died Monday, January 28, 2008 at home. Born in Newport, RI on August 13, 1941, he was the son of Francis Silveira of Portsmouth, RI, and the late Dorothy Silvia Silveira and the late Joseph Lopes.Mr. Lopes was Chief of Maintenance for the Mt. Hope Bridge for 13 years and also worked at the Newport and Jamestown Bridge. He was a member of the Tiverton Rod and Gun Club. Joe loved music and playing the guitar and singing. He is survived by his children Laurie A. Goyette of Portsmouth, RI, Susan M. Ring of Middletown, RI, Amy-Jo Akervik of Warren, RI, Michael J. Lopes of East Greenwich, RI and Francis J. Lopes, his brother Joseph Lopes of Portsmouth, RI, his sister Sharon Costa of Tiverton, RI, and his grandchildren Gregory Ring, Brittney Ring, Kenneth Goyette, Andrew Goyette, Olivia Akervik, Gavin Akervik, Krystal Lopes, Brandon Lopes, Francis Lopes and Brooke Lopes. His funeral will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2008, at 11:00am, in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth. Burial will take place in Portsmouth Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 1, 2008, from 5-8pm in the funeral home. Donations in his memory may be made to the Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.

Tributes

Brandon Lopes - February 12, 2.. wrote on Jan 28, 2008:

"My name is Brandon Lopes, son of Francis J Lopes, grandson of Joseph Lopes Jr. I havent met him unless it was when I was a baby, but he's still my blood and I'm sorry and I send my condolences to everyone he was close with. I'm really trying to get in touch with my father Francis J Lopes and if anyone has any information on how to get in touch with him email me at - Bkayx89x@tmail.com or call me at 4012488606. Thank you very much .. Shannon the one below me was my fathers wife last time I seen him and her, so if you see this call me, please. Thanks a lot .."

shannon,frank jr. and brookelopes wrote on Jan 28, 2008:

"We would like to say sorry for the loss of grampa joe. shannon and kids"

Tellers - February 01, 2008 at.. wrote on Jan 28, 2008:

"Our sympathies go out to your family. Mr. Lopes was always very kind and always had a story to tell. We were shocked in learning that he would no longer be coming in. He will be missed."

Frank Lema - February 01, 2008.. wrote on Jan 28, 2008:

"My sincerest condolences and prayers to the Lopes Family. I'm a childhood friend of Joe with many GREAT memories of hanging out together."

Christopher Rucker - February .. wrote on Jan 28, 2008:

"Jen, the girls and I send our condolences to the entire family of Joe Lopes. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all."

Roberta McGuire - January 31, .. wrote on Jan 28, 2008:

"Please accept my sincere concoldences and prayers for the Lopes and extended family. I am a colleague of Joe L. Lopes at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport, RI."

Bethanie Duncan - January 31, .. wrote on Jan 28, 2008:

"My sincere condolences to the entire Lopes family. In this sad time may you find strength in God's promise to reunite us with our loved ones by means of a resurrection. - John 5 vs.28,29 And as the days and weeks pass and you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel the comfort and support of family and friends."

Ethel Sowers - January 30, 200.. wrote on Jan 28, 2008:

"Memories go on forever. From biker day's to Tiverton Rod and Gun... My prayers and condolensces to the family. Ethel Sowers"