LOPEZ-PEREZ, Gilberto- Of Chelsea, April 11th. Devoted husband of Nicolasa Soto-Lopez. Beloved father of Lillian Lopez and Jose Lopez both of Chelsea and Yolanda Lopez of Florida. Brother of Maria, Natividad, Ana, Felicita and Lingue. Also lovingly survived by 14 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral Service in the Smith Funeral Home, 125 Washington Avenue, CHELSEA on Monday morning, April 14th at 10 AM. Visiting Hours in the Smith Funeral Home on Sunday from 4-8 PM. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
Born in Moca, Puerto Rico and coming to the United States at the age of 18, Gilberto passed away at the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home after a illness of 5 years at the age of 60. For many years he was employed as a chef for Pizzaria Uno in Kenmore Square and then as a chef for the Montevale Plaza in Stoneham.