Daniel N. Lopes, 79, of Fairhaven died Thursday, July 4, 2024 unexpectedly at St. Luke’s Hospital.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Paul and Gertrude (Nunes) Lopes, he lived in Fairhaven for most of his life.
He honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1963-1967.
Danny was a graduate of Fairhaven High School and Roger Williams University.
He was formerly employed by Aerovox and currently employed by Cornell-Dubilier / Division of Knowles and Rodney French Incorporated. He also managed the family farm, Lopes Farm, in Fairhaven.
Danny enjoyed tinkering with projects around the farm, spending time in North Conway, attending farm shows and equipment auctions, and always loved to help others.
He is survived by two brothers, Antone Lopes and his wife Diane and John Lopes; three nieces, Heather Lopes, Kimberly Lopes, and Amanda Bregoli; his nephew, Paul Lopes; and his close friend, Ester Perry.
He was predeceased by his sister, Marilyn (Lopes) Howard.
His Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10 am in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattapoisett. Burial will follow in St. Anthony’s Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Monday, July 15th from 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
