Thor996 Posted March 21, 2018 Share #1 Posted March 21, 2018 RIP Sailor, fair winds, God speed and God Bless and prayers for your family. http://obituaries.timeswv.com/obituary/sam-lopez-1924-2018-1045059126 Sam's Story Text sizeA A A Sam Lopez, 93, of Monongah, passed away March 20, 2018 at Fairmont Regional Medical Center. He was born Sept. 27, 1924 in Shinnston, son of the late Pete and Maryl Oliverio Lopez.He was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Vandetta Lopez on July 22, 2012.Sam proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Indianapolis, one of the 317 survivors of one of the worst naval disasters. He is also a Purple Heart Recipient.He attended Shinnston High School and retired from Consolidation Coal Company as a shift foreman. He was a member of the mine rescue team that went into the Farmington mine disaster.Sam was a lifetime member of the VFW 629 and the Fairmont Knights of Columbus. He was also an avid fan of the Mountaineers and New York Yankees.He is survived by a daughter, Linda and James Gandy of Monongah; a son, Sam Jr. and Linda Lopez of Fairmont; grandchildren, James and Joyce Gandy of Morgantown, Brian and Amy Gandy of Fairmont, Shawn and Shannon Lopez of Shinnston, Shane Lopez of Shinnston; several great- and great-great grandchildren; sisters, Marianne Secreto and Carolyn Roussin; a brother, Frank Lopez, all from Michigan; several nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Fannie Vandetta; and a close friend, Frank Pulice.He is preceded in death by his brothers, Tony, Joe, Pete Jr., Dominic, Louis, and John; and sisters, Connie and Rose.The family would like to give special thanks to Sheila Blake and Fazio's Elder Care.The family will receive friends from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Domico Funeral Home, 414 Gaston Avenue in Fairmont. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 23, 2018, at the funeral home with Father Vincent Joseph officiating. Interment will follow at Shinnston Memorial Cemetery, where full military rites will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Council.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.domicofh.com. Published on March 21, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted March 21, 2018 Share #2 Posted March 21, 2018 Hear hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bdale Posted March 21, 2018 Share #4 Posted March 21, 2018 Mountaineers are always Free! Rest well at the foot of the beautiful mountains of WV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDermut99 Posted March 21, 2018 Share #5 Posted March 21, 2018 Fair winds and following seas sailor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1ashooter Posted March 21, 2018 Share #6 Posted March 21, 2018 Lets Go Mountaineers. Prayers for this mans family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted March 21, 2018 Share #7 Posted March 21, 2018 RIP Sailor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted March 21, 2018 Share #8 Posted March 21, 2018 R.I.P. Sailor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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