Joseph A. Lopez

Joseph A. Lopez obituary, Summit, IL

Joseph A. Lopez

Joseph Lopez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Foran Funeral Home - Summit on May 9, 2025.

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Joseph A. Lopez passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, with his loving family at his side. Joseph was married for 55 years to the love of his life, Yolanda Lopez. He was the loving Father of Daniel (Laurie) Morales and Josephine ( Manuel) Sanchez. Proud Grandfather of Melissa Morales, Danielle (Vince) Morales, Anissa Morales, Jasmine Sanchez, Manuel J. Sanchez and Julian Sanchez. Great Grandfather of Serena, Matthew, Ariana, Issiah, Vince and Alani. Dear brother of Jesse (Maria Celina) Lopez, Barbara (Anthony) Olszowy and the late Martha Lopez. Fond Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Joseph was a proud member of Teamsters Local 781. Visitation is Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 4 PM to 8 PM at Foran Funeral Home (55th street just west of Harlem). Visitation at the funeral home on Wednesday from 8:30 AM until time of Service in Celebration of Joseph's life at 10 AM. We will go in procession from the funeral home to Resurrection Cemetery Garden Mausoleum where Joseph will be laid to rest.

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