In his early days, Lopez played for the Telelo Vargas League. He was one of the first Hispanics in Little League and was inducted into the Hall of Fame of Borinquen Softball League. In 2014, Bridgeport honored him by declaring Oct. 18 as Luis Lopez Day.
He was the companion of Irma S. Fernandez, his partner for 28 years.
He is survived by his children, Edwin Lopez, Minerva Watson, Sonia Lopez, Margarita Lopez, Junior Difre, Wilfredo Difre, Edgardo Difre, Letty Cruz and Jessica Rivera; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his sons, Luis Lopez Jr. and Freddy Lopez.
Calling hours will be Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeraria Luz de Paz, (Peaceful Light Funeral Home), 426 E. Washington Ave., Bridgeport. Services have been scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 27, at 9 a.m. at the funeral home for a service of Christian burial. Interment will follow in Park Cemetery in Bridgeport.
An online register book and memorial page has been established where family and friends may share their thoughts, memories, prayers, pictures at www.luzdepaz.com.
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