Avelino P. Lopez "Peter" of New Milford, CT, passed away Wednesday March 1, 2017 in New Milford at the age of 86.
Peter was born September 9, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Fernando and Catherine (Dewolfe) Lopez. Peter was a 35-year career IBM Corporation employee, starting out in a Branch Office selling and servicing typewriters in New York City. He ultimately became a member of IBM's Corporate benefits staff in Armonk, New York. Peter became known as IBM's expert on administering employee medical benefits through Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO's). He was a major contributor in establishing IBM's national leadership reputation in the employee benefits field. He enjoyed his work and was proud to be an IBMer.
Not one to sit still after retiring from IBM in 1992, Peter moved on to a second career in Broker Relations for MVP Health Plans, Schenectady NY.
Peter was a man of curious mind and varied passions. He was widely traveled, an avid reader, enjoyed shopping and fine dining and had a life-long love of salt water fishing, photography and music. Peter was a true people person and enjoyed visiting with family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.
He was predeceased by his 2 sisters and daughter Regina Eddington. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Joan (Boehm) and their two daughters; Julie Sakowski (Mark) of Chapel Hill, NC and Susan Rosen (Thomas) of North Caldwell, NJ; son in law Tom Eddington of Mill Valley, CA; and four grandchildren: Hollyn and Grant Rosen and Andrew and Laney Eddington.
A memorial and interment service will be held on April 22, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at Upper Merryall Cemetery in New Milford, CT.
Arrangements by the Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge Street, New Milford, CT.
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News-Times April 19, 2017:
Avelino P. Lopez "Peter" of New Milford, CT, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in New Milford at the age of 86. A graveside service scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2017 has been postponed. Service and burial will be rescheduled in the future.
Peter was born September 9, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Fernando and Catherine (Dewolfe) Lopez. Peter was a 35-year career IBM Corporation employee, starting out in a Branch Office selling and servicing typewriters in New York City. He ultimately became a member of IBM's Corporate benefits staff in Armonk, New York. Peter became known as IBM's expert on administering employee medical benefits through Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO's). He was a major contributor in establishing IBM's national leadership reputation in the employee benefits field. He enjoyed his work and was proud to be an IBMer.
Not one to sit still after retiring from IBM in 1992, Peter moved on to a second career in Broker Relations for MVP Health Plans, Schenectady NY.
Peter was a man of curious mind and varied passions. He was widely traveled, an avid reader, enjoyed shopping and fine dining and had a life-long love of salt water fishing, photography and music. Peter was a true people person and enjoyed visiting with family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.
He was predeceased by his 2 sisters and daughter Regina Eddington. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Joan (Boehm) and their two daughters; Julie Sakowski (Mark) of Chapel Hill, NC and Susan Rosen (Thomas) of North Caldwell, NJ; son in law Tom Eddington of Mill Valley, CA; and four grandchildren: Hollyn and Grant Rosen and Andrew and Laney Eddington.
A memorial and interment service will be held on April 22, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at Upper Merryall Cemetery in New Milford, CT.
Arrangements by the Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge Street, New Milford, CT.
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News-Times April 19, 2017:
Avelino P. Lopez "Peter" of New Milford, CT, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in New Milford at the age of 86. A graveside service scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2017 has been postponed. Service and burial will be rescheduled in the future.
Avelino P. Lopez "Peter" of New Milford, CT, passed away Wednesday March 1, 2017 in New Milford at the age of 86.
Peter was born September 9, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Fernando and Catherine (Dewolfe) Lopez. Peter was a 35-year career IBM Corporation employee, starting out in a Branch Office selling and servicing typewriters in New York City. He ultimately became a member of IBM's Corporate benefits staff in Armonk, New York. Peter became known as IBM's expert on administering employee medical benefits through Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO's). He was a major contributor in establishing IBM's national leadership reputation in the employee benefits field. He enjoyed his work and was proud to be an IBMer.
Not one to sit still after retiring from IBM in 1992, Peter moved on to a second career in Broker Relations for MVP Health Plans, Schenectady NY.
Peter was a man of curious mind and varied passions. He was widely traveled, an avid reader, enjoyed shopping and fine dining and had a life-long love of salt water fishing, photography and music. Peter was a true people person and enjoyed visiting with family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.
He was predeceased by his 2 sisters and daughter Regina Eddington. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Joan (Boehm) and their two daughters; Julie Sakowski (Mark) of Chapel Hill, NC and Susan Rosen (Thomas) of North Caldwell, NJ; son in law Tom Eddington of Mill Valley, CA; and four grandchildren: Hollyn and Grant Rosen and Andrew and Laney Eddington.
A memorial and interment service will be held on April 22, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at Upper Merryall Cemetery in New Milford, CT.
Arrangements by the Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge Street, New Milford, CT.
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News-Times April 19, 2017:
Avelino P. Lopez "Peter" of New Milford, CT, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in New Milford at the age of 86. A graveside service scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2017 has been postponed. Service and burial will be rescheduled in the future.
Peter was born September 9, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Fernando and Catherine (Dewolfe) Lopez. Peter was a 35-year career IBM Corporation employee, starting out in a Branch Office selling and servicing typewriters in New York City. He ultimately became a member of IBM's Corporate benefits staff in Armonk, New York. Peter became known as IBM's expert on administering employee medical benefits through Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO's). He was a major contributor in establishing IBM's national leadership reputation in the employee benefits field. He enjoyed his work and was proud to be an IBMer.
Not one to sit still after retiring from IBM in 1992, Peter moved on to a second career in Broker Relations for MVP Health Plans, Schenectady NY.
Peter was a man of curious mind and varied passions. He was widely traveled, an avid reader, enjoyed shopping and fine dining and had a life-long love of salt water fishing, photography and music. Peter was a true people person and enjoyed visiting with family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.
He was predeceased by his 2 sisters and daughter Regina Eddington. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Joan (Boehm) and their two daughters; Julie Sakowski (Mark) of Chapel Hill, NC and Susan Rosen (Thomas) of North Caldwell, NJ; son in law Tom Eddington of Mill Valley, CA; and four grandchildren: Hollyn and Grant Rosen and Andrew and Laney Eddington.
A memorial and interment service will be held on April 22, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at Upper Merryall Cemetery in New Milford, CT.
Arrangements by the Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge Street, New Milford, CT.
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News-Times April 19, 2017:
Avelino P. Lopez "Peter" of New Milford, CT, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in New Milford at the age of 86. A graveside service scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2017 has been postponed. Service and burial will be rescheduled in the future.
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