Antonio “Tony” Lopes, born July 10, 1961, in Portugal, to Lucio and Olinda Lopes, lost his battle with COVID and passed away on September 8, 2021. He was 60. He immigrated from Portugal to Rhode Island in 1966 and graduated, in 1979, from Central Falls High School. In 1980, he met his future wife, Dawn Bachand, and they were married in 1982. He joined the military in 1989, retiring from the Seabees battalion of the United States Navy in 2009. They had two children, Travis, in 1993, and Serena, in 1998.
Tony worked in the fire suppression business for over 30 years, with his most recent job working as an Estimator at Beach Lake Sprinkler. He enjoyed watching sports and being with his family, which was the most important thing to him.
Tony is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Dawn Lopes; son, Travis; daughter, Serena; sister, Carminda Rodrigues; brothers, Manuel, John, and Joe; brother-in-law, Mark Bachand. Tony was cherished by nieces, nephews, and countless friends.
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Mani
September 13, 2021, 2:44 am
Gone too soon. May Dawn & family find some solace in the memories they will continue to cherish. Tony was a friend to so many. The epitome of a good man. May he Rest In Peace & look after his family in eternal life. We will miss him very much. ~Mani & Julian Barcelos
Carol Osborne
September 14, 2021, 3:14 am
Dawn, Travis and Serena I am sorry for your loss. Words can not express how you must be feeling. Know you have many friends and family that send you prayers and love.
Linda Himebaugh
September 14, 2021, 4:01 pm
Dawn, Travis and Serena, we have known you for many years and think of you more then friends.
We watched Travis grow from diapers to a handsome man. We watched Travis talking Tony was so proud of his kids.. A about the baby Dawn was carrying in here and how he thought about that “thing” as he called it. But when Serena was born he took her under his care and he made sure that she had everything he thought she needed. It was a wonderful sight to see. Tony was a true family man. He loved his kids. Dawn and Tony made a perfect world for them. Tony will be missed by us all but we all have our memories of this wonderful man, husband and father.
May he rest in peace. He has truly earned it.
God Bless.
Linda, Tom and Ronda
Suzy Barcelos Winchester
September 16, 2021, 2:17 pm
Dawn, Travis, and Serena, My most heartfelt condolences on Tony’s passing. There are no words to ease your loss. I pray that you are surrounded by the love and comfort of family and friends. God bless you and watch over during this most difficult time.
Paul Gaboraiult
September 16, 2021, 6:24 pm
It truly grieves me to read this sad news.
I graduated high school with Tony in 1979.
I wish his family peace and hope they can find comfort in the many happy memories of his live with them.
Paul Gaboriault
Ann and mark
September 21, 2021, 8:44 pm
Dawn travis and sabrina mark and I are so very sorry for your devastating loss Tony was such a good man I only hope in the days ahead your wonderful memories will bring you peace please know we are here for you always stay strong together 💔🙏😥