Jose A Lopez

Born in Vertientes, Cuba on December 15th, 1930, Jose was the son of Jose and Argelia Lopez.

He pursued higher education at the University of Havana, where he graduated with a degree in Chemistry. During his time there, he was also a member of the track team.

Jose had a lifelong passion for baseball and gardening, hobbies that brought him joy throughout his life.

Jose’s professional career took him from working at a packing company to becoming a machinist in Des Plaines, Illinois. He later joined Walt Disney World, where he worked as a machinist before transferring to EPCOT when it first opened, serving as a maintenance employee.

With hard work, dedication, and pride, Jose retired after 27 years of service at Disney.

Above all, Jose was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maria A. Lopez; his parents, Jose and Argelia Lopez; and his sister, Josephina Orozco. He is survived by his son, Jose Lopez Jr.; his stepson, Louis Garcia; daughters-in-law, Tolanda Lopez and Doris Garcia; his cherished grandchildren, Zyran Lopez and Isabel Garcia; along with extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly.

Jose’s life was defined by love, hard work, and family. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and devotion that will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know him.

A visitation for Jose will be held Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Baldwin Fairchild at Chapel Hill, 2420 Harrell Road, Orlando, FL 32817. A funeral service will occur Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2420 Harrell Road, Orlando, FL 32817. A graveside will occur Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, 2420 Harrell Road, Orlando, FL 32817.

Pepe nos dice como San Pablo: He combatido el buen combate, he terminado mi carrera, he guardado mi Fe (2 Tim. 4:6-8) Ahora me toca descansar en el Señor.

¡Haz tú lo mismo!

Pepe is telling us like Saint Paul: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the Faith (2 Tim. 4:6-8) Now it’s my turn to rest in the Lord. Do the same!