Luis Lopez

February 25, 1937 - February 15, 2021

Luis Lopez, 83 of Selma, North Carolina died on Monday, February 15, 2021, at UNC Smithfield Johnston Memorial Hospital in Smithfield, North Carolina. Born Thursday, February 25, 1937 in Florida, Puerto Rico He was the devoted son of he late Benito Lopez and the late Lydia Rivera Lopez.. Living in Brooklyn for most of his Life Luis worked as a custodian in Starrett City until his retirement in 1999. Upon his retirement Luis returned to his true home in Puerto Rico a place he longed to be, but would return often to visit family here in both North Carolina and New York. Luis was a devout Christian and cherished most his family and friends. Beloved husband of Maria Sanchez Lopez, and his first wife the late Maria Lopez who passed away in 1997. He was the loving father of Luis, Alex, Anthony and Anita. Cherished grandfather of 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren A Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc. located at 28 Eltingville Blvd Staten Island, New York 10312. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Staten Island, NY. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. Please be mindful due to the current State mandate that a mask must be worn at all times in the funeral home and social distancing requirements must be followed during the services. Due to the current Pandemic a strict 40-50 person in room policy is in effect. Please adhere to this policy and allow others to pay their respects as well. Due to the current pandemic circumstances please note: We do not accept deliveries from outside vendors for bakery products, fruit baskets, and floral arrangements until further notice. Floral Arrangements can be purchased from our in house floral designers who work under the most stringent sanitary conditions which include temperature checks, mask wearing, distancing and protective clothing. You can call 718-948-2016 and place your order. We must protect the families we serve, our own families and staff who operate the funeral home.