Ramon Rossi Lopez

Ramon “Monie” Rossi Lopez – dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend – passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2023, surrounded by his wife and children. Ramon was born the youngest of six children to Katherine and Louis Lopez on Mare Island in Vallejo, CA on August 14, 1950. He was predeceased by siblings Louis, Leonard, Marie, and Kathleen, and is survived by brother Vincent.

Ramon was blessed with a large and loving family, which he treasured more than anything. His family was his proudest accomplishment, among a long list of achievements. He was known as ‘Poppop’ to his beloved grandchildren whom he so adored. He was so pleased by this that he even used it on his license plate, ‘DAPOPOP’. He is survived by his devoted wife, Jamie; his adoring children, Jimmie, Matthew, Scott, and Katherine; his cherished grandchildren, JT, Olivia, Sydney, Mateo, and Marco; his loving daughters-in-law, Brandi and Amorina; his loving son-in-law, James; and his loyal dog, Buster. From a modest upbringing, Ramon worked tirelessly to provide his family with all they could ever have hoped to receive.

Ramon attended grammar and high school at Saint Vincent’s in Vallejo, CA, and pursued a higher education at Loyola University and Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, CA. He was a multi-sport athlete, excelling in baseball, football, and rugby. Ramon met his wife, Jamie, in 1970 while attending Loyola University. They were married on May 26, 1973, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Newport Beach, CA, where they settled and started their family. After obtaining his license to practice law, Ramon established a successful law firm, gaining national recognition for his tenacity, integrity, and skill as a litigator. He successfully litigated cases against major players in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. His name garnered respect and recognition from opponents and gave hope to those in need of a man to fight on their behalf.

Ramon loved sports, both as an athlete growing up and as a fan who attended many games played by his favorite San Francisco teams: the Giants, 49ers, and Warriors. But more than this, he loved watching his children and grandchildren play sports, making sure to never allow anything he had going on in his life to prevent him from attending every game that he possibly could. He was also an avid boating enthusiast, taking his family on numerous boating trips, from Lake Powell to the San Juan Islands. When he was not working or attending sports games, he could usually be found in his garden tending to his roses while listening to Motown. However, apart from his loving wife and family, his primary passion was his career as a trial lawyer. It is a rare circumstance for a person to do for a living something that they so enjoy, but Ramon was able to accomplish that feat.

Ramon’s funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on November 18, 2023, at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Newport Beach, CA, which is a location that holds a great deal of sentimental significance for Ramon and his family.

Even in his final days, Ramon maintained a grateful and spiritual outlook, telling the priest who visited him in the hospital, “The good Lord blessed me with a wonderful life.” He was a great man with a natural and fervent commitment to integrity, fairness, and family. He will be deeply missed by many.

In lieu of flowers and in remembrance of Ramon's life, the family requests that you consider donating to the Santa Margarita Catholic High School Tuition Assistance Fund (link below).