Alex Lopez, 48, of Elizabeth, NJ, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 unexpectedly, due to complications of COVID-19. Born in New York City, to paternal father, Alexander Lopez and maternal mother, Virginia Gonzalez, he was raised in Elizabeth by his paternal father and stepmother, Blanca I. Yantin (PR), along with siblings, Alexandra Lopez (NJ), David Lopez (PR), Lorraine Lopez -Rivera (GA) and the late Joel Lopez (NJ). Alex and the Lopez family grew up in the St. Mary's of the Assumption parish, where he also attended the school and served as an altar boy. He also proudly served his country as a Marine during Operation Desert Storm. Beloved, caring, devoted and loving father of Alexiss Willoughby (GA), Christian Lopez (Serving the country as a Marine in Japan) and Natasha Lopez (NJ). Blessed uncle to Nathalia Vega (NJ), Marissa Vega (NJ), Jailynn Vega (NJ), Brianna Vega (NJ), Julissa Lopez (NJ), Landon Lopez (NJ), Isabella Rivera (GA), and Adrian Rivera (GA). Friend to all, showed kindness to all. May his memory live forever.
