He was born in Paterson, New Jersey, the beloved son of Gabriel Lopez and Margarita Sanchez. Ricky is the loving father of Ricardo Gabriel Lopez; dear brother of Sandra Gutierrez (Jason Campbell), Beatriz Lopez and Gabriela Lopez (Ricardo Vascones); dear uncle of Juju, Junior, Chris, Emily, Sophie, Lily, Cathy, Sussy, Aaron, Yadriel, Yazzy and AJ. He is also survived by his dear friend and mother of Gabe, Kayla Gonzales.
"Do not stand at my plaque and cry
I did not vanish, I did not die
I went up to the heavens, I am a twinkling star
And I am always very closeeven though I seem so far
I'm an invisible person, behind you throughout your day
Always and Forever, I am with you all the way
You need to get along with life, but know I am always here
Whenever you feel down, my memories will bring you cheer
I am like your guardian, sending messages from above
Please understand, I'll never stop sending you love
I don't want you to sob over me, I don't want you to grieve
Because I will live forever with you and I won't ever leave
So please do not look at my plaque and cry
I did not vanish, I did not die"
Poem by Narniakid
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 2, 2020 from 4-8PM at Craciun Berry Funeral Home, 7200 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland.