Peter Lopes, 79, of New Bedford died Wednesday April 7, 2004 at Kristen Beth Nursing Home after a brief illness.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joaquin and Helena (Mendes) Lopes, he had lived in East Freetown for most of his life.
Mr. Lopes was formerly employed at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for several years.
Mr. Lopes served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include two nephews, Edwin Lopes, Jr., and his wife Elaine, of East Freetown, and Robert Lopes, and his wife Dianne, of New Bedford; two nieces, Sheila Lopes of East Freetown, and Sandra "Chipper" Echevarria, and her husband Jorge, of New Bedford; and several cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was the brother of the late Edwin Lopes, Sr., and John Lopes, and uncle of the late Elaine M. Lopes.
His Funeral Service will be held on Thursday evening April 8, 2004 at 8 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park Street, New Bedford. Visiting hours will be on Thursday from 6-8 PM prior to the Funeral Service. His Committal Service will be held in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne Friday April 9, 2004 at 10:15 AM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the New Life Pentecostal Church, 35 Maywood St., New Bedford, MA 02745.