Francisco Lopez
September 19, 1950 - May 25, 2024Obituary
Francisco Lopez, age 73, passed away on the 25th of May 2024, in Arlington, Virginia. He was born on September 19, 1950, in New York City to Luis and Camelia Lopez. Married Sylvia Montenegro on June 30, 1972, at New York City Hall. Studied at Lincoln University, Pratt Institute, and Baruch college. He earned certificates in Entrepreneurship at Wharton and Corporate Board Governance at Harvard. Worked as the Chief Philanthropy Officer at the ALPFA and was the President & CEO at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation for six years. He was involved in many philanthropic endeavors to improve the lives of under-represented groups, in particular, the Latino community. He provided a significant contribution to relief efforts in response to Hurricane Maria in 2017, with over 4 tons of donations shipped to Puerto Rico and other impacted Caribbean islands.
He loved baseball, Cuban music, all things related to La Isla del Encanto, Puerto Rico, and helping others. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Francisco is survived by his wife Sylvia, his sons Francisco Jr., Ernesto and Orlando, and his grandchildren Aviva, Laila, Joseph, Odin, River, and Dorothy. Francisco wished to have a private ceremony with his immediate family. Flowers and Condolences may be sent to 315 Shenandoah St SE Leesburg, Virginia 20175.
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MY THOUGHTS ON FRANK LOPEZ By Camelo Rivera, June 25, 2024 Frank Lopez was a remarkable individual with many admirable qualities and countless achievements in the local community, city, state, and federal governments, and the corporate world! This is the Frank I will never forget. A true patri...
Carmelo RiveraCondolenceWe are saddened by this news. I recently spoke to Frank to catch up after all of these years. I have Fond memories of Frank. My family is sending its sympathies and prayers for his family....
Rodney LittlesCondolenceFrank and I attended Baruch Business College in the early 1970s. We were both active in the school’s Puerto Rican and Latino student organization (Puerto Ricans for Independence, Development, and Enlightenment - PRIDE) as well as Student Government. I subsequently settled in Albany, NY, as was pro...
Efrain DonesCondolence
First and foremost my condolences and prayers to immediate family 🙏🏽 .... My name is Milagros Lopez I am the granddaughter of Pablo Lopez daughter o...
Milagros LopezMemoryI am so overwhelmed with sadness to know of my dear friend and college collegue’s passing. Frank was a change agent, a leader and a truly loving family man. He will be truly missed. My heartfelt condolences to Sylvia and the entire family. Sending prayers for comfort. May he rest in peace....
Julia RiveraCondolencePRAYING 🙏 FOR HIS MOST BEAUTIFUL SOUL & FOR ALL THE FAMIGLIA ‘s HEALING ❤️🩹 PEACE … FOREVER IN MY HEART ❤️ PRAYERS...
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