Armando Lopes

October 30, 1935 - October 19, 2020

Armando Lopes, 84, of Bonita Springs, Florida passed away on October 19 in Naples, FL. He was the beloved husband of Julia (Pereira) Lopes of 61 years. Armando was born on October 30, 1935 in San Miguel Portugal, to the late Antonia R. and Maria (Ferreira) Lopes. He and his family immigrated to America when he was 17. He met his future wife Julia Pereira in 1956 and the two were wed on Valentine’s Day of 1959. They were blessed with five children along the way and relocated to Matawan, NJ, to raise their family. Armando Lopes owned a successful construction company, Lopes Brothers, Inc., with his brother Antonio Lopes. In 1996, Armando retired to Bonita Springs, Florida to live his golden years with his beautiful wife. Armando had many passions in his life. He had worked so very hard for so many years and the reward he enjoyed the most was the game of golf. He belonged to the Spanish Wells Country Club where he had four hole in ones. He loved his garden where he grew roses and many other beautiful flowers. Above all was the time he cherished with his wife. He especially enjoyed the time he spent with his sons and daughter, his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved to host when his family came to visit. He also loved to cook for everyone, especially his “Poppop biscuits”, playing Mexican Train and watching old funny movies. Armando is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Julia (Pereira) Lopes. Their children; Armand J. Lopes of Bonita Springs, Fl., Rose Marie Rella and husband Rudy of Manchester, NJ, Joseph A. Lopes and wife Debbie of Old Bridge, NJ, Steven J. Lopes and wife Danielle of Parrish, FL, Kevin A. Lopes and wife Leslie of Powell, OH. He also leaves 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A private family Celebration of Life will be held on October 31, 2020, at 12:00pm in Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home located at 28300 S. Tamiami Trail in Bonita Springs, FL