TAUNTON – James D. Lopes, husband of Marion (Gomes) Lopes of Taunton, died at Morton Hospital on May 24, 2013.
He was 86.
Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Julio and Cotilda (Medeiros) Lopes.
Raised and educated in Taunton, he later served in the U.S. Navy during WW II.
A retired foreman, he was employed by Reed & Barton Silversmiths for forty-nine years before retiring in 1984.
Mr. Lopes was a member of the VFW Post 611, Elks Lodge 150, Portuguese American Civic Club and the Italian Social Club; and enjoyed fishing, quahogging, lobstering and camping.
In addition to his wife of over sixty-four years, Mr. Lopes leaves a daughter, Donna M. Lopes of Fall River; a brother, Arthur Lopes and his wife Peggy of Taunton; a sister, Natalie Marie and her husband Manny of Taunton; two grandchildren, Joseph Mulhern and his wife Angie of Taunton and James Mulhern and his wife Lauren of Bridgewater, a sister-in-law, Dorothy Rose of Taunton; five great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late Joseph Lopes and Mary Dorato.
His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Thursday, May 30th at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at Annunciation of the Lord Church at 10 a.m.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 29th from 5 to 8 p.m.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.