Joseph “Joe” Anthony Lopez, Jr., 76, of Beaver Falls, passed away on December 19th, 2025 in his residence.

He was born in Pittsburgh on October 26th, 1949, the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Josephine (Reda) Lopez. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Rebecca Lopez. He is survived by his children, Anthony Shawn Lopez and Tanya Marie Lopez and their mother, Deborah (Lopez) Hummel, two grandchildren, Kristofer Maloney and Adam Lopez, his brother, Michael Anthony (Lindarae) Lopez, his two nephews, Michael Anthony Lopez, Jr. and Marc Aaron (Kayla) Lopez and their children, Roman and Reginald.

Joseph grew up playing pool at the Blue Room in Beaver Falls. He went onto win many championships in local leagues and was entered into a pool tournament in Las Vegas. He loved his family and would do anything for them. He always put family in front of his own needs!

Friends will be received on Monday, December 22nd from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SVCS., INC- 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements and where prayers will be held on Tuesday, December 23rd at 9:40 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Monica Catholic Church, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls.

Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, 2927 Clayton Road, Beaver Falls.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Joseph’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital- 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105- a cause he cared deeply about.