Gregorio Lopez, Sr., 85, Scalper
Gregorio Lopez, Sr., age 85, of Lorain, died on Friday, May 4, 2001 at Community Health partners Hospital and Surgical Center, Lorain, following a lengthy illness.Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico on May 25, 1915, he moved to Lorain in 1948.
He was employed as a scalper at Lorain Works Us Steel, retiring in 1983 after 31 years of service.
He was a member of Iglesia Pentecostal Cristo Misionera, Lorain, where he was also a member of the Men's Fellowship.
He enjoyed playing the guiro, all church activities and volunteering at church.
He is survived by his sons: Gregorio Lopez, Jr., Santiago Lopez, and Jose Ferrer, all of Lorain, 6 grandchildren, brother: Pedro Lopez, of Puerto Rico, sisters: Balbina Lopez of Puerto Rico and Ana Lopez of Chicago, IL.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 26 years: Rosalinda (nee Ruiz) Lopez in 1993, parents: Juan and Elena (nee Rivera) Lopez, brother: Rodolfo Lopez.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 8, 2001 from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Iglesia Pentecostal Cristo Misionera, 1930 Broadway Avenue, Lorain. Services will be held on Wednesday, My 9, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church. Rev. Miguel Serrano, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township, OH. Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, is handling the arrangements