Lopes, Manuel “Manny” Antonio, of Marshfield, 73 years of age, died suddenly Aug. 8, 2009 at the Jordan Hospital. Son of the late Alfred and Mary (Fonseca) Lopes. Beloved husband of Shirley (Tradd) Lopes. Dear father of Wayne Lopes and his wife Ola of Marshfield and Wanda (Lopes) McElroy and her husband Rick of San Diego, CA. Loving stepfather of Thomas Harrington and his wife Danielle of FL., Kyle Tradd and his wife Heather of Marshfield, Jennifer Medeiros and her husband Bobby of FL., and Stephanie Jones of Marshfield. Devoted grandfather of l2 grandchildren and l great granddaughter Aaliyah. Dear brother of Edward Lopes of Marshfield, Robert Lopes of CA , James “Louie” Lopes of Bridgewater, Virginia Gomez of Weymouth, Delphina Tavares of Weymouth, Frances Cardoza of Buzzards Bay, Priscilla Mendes of Kingston, and the late Alfred Lopes, Jr. Manny was a life long resident of Marshfield who spent his winters in FL. He owned and operated the M.A. Lopes Co for much of his life. Manny’s passion for his work was only exceeded by his passion and love for his family. His entire life was built on integrity and being of service to others. The consummate man’s man with a gentle, huge heart. Humanity loses with the passing of Manny. He took great pride on his last volunteer job, The Molly Fitzgerald Memorial Dandelion Park.
Funeral from the MacDonald Funeral Home, l755 Ocean St., rte. l39, Marshfield Wednesday, August l2 at 9 a.m.
followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Christine’s Church, l295 Main St., Marshfield at l0 a.m.
Visiting hours Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m.
Interment will be in Couch Cemetery, Marshfield.
Contributions in Manny’s memory may be made to The Molly Fitzgerald Memorial Fund, Dandelion Park, P.O. Box l292, Marshfield, MA. 02050.
For online guestbook and directions www.macdonaldfuneralhome.com.