Visitation Information

Francisco J. Lopez, "Paco"

Passed away on July 1, 2025

Francisco J. Lopez, “Paco”, age 84, late of South Chicago passed away on July 1, 2025. Beloved husband of Guillermina for 60 years. Loving father of Suzy Lopez, Delia (Romualdo) Briseno, Francisco (Julie) Lopez and Gina (Mario Alvarez) Lopez. Devoted grandfather of Anthony Lopez, David (Eva Villalpando) Lopez, Jennifer Lopez, Joshua Briseno, Jesse (Annette) Briseno, Gabriella Lopez, Gavintino Lopez, Gianna Lopez, Jasmine (Fiancé Donald Kaminsky) Lopez, Matthew Rodriguez and Alex Rodriguez. Dear son of the late Jose and late Maria Lopez. Dearest brother of Maria Elena Noriega, Angie (Juan) Huerta, late Gilberto (Estella) Lopez and late Jose de Jesus Lopez. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Francisco was a retired employee of City of Chicago CTA.

Paco enjoyed working with his hands, spending time outdoors, and spending quality time with his family. He was a huge Chicago Bears/Cubs/CWS sports fan.

He loved a good game of chess with his family and enjoyed playing cards. He was athletic in his younger years and played in soccer and softball leagues. He was very passionate about his golf game and was extremely happy to be able to play in his final days. Paco was one to always help with anyone in need of assistance with any work project/home remodeling/repairs and was known to be a master of all trades.

He was also very generous in contributing month after month to multiple charities and assisting with anyone in need. He had a beautiful smile that was unlike any others with a very loving and caring heart. He will be greatly missed.

Visitation Monday, July 7, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) at the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago, IL 60617. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com.