Norberto Lopez

Norberto Lopez

"Salsero Boricua" "Timbalero Supreme"

December 20,1961 - February 29, 2024

Born to Olga Lopez, & Ulysses Suarez in Guanica, PR. Norberto Lopez, 62, of West Springfield, MA.

left us on Feb 29, 2024 at Mercy Medical Center, his family by his side.

His love

Wanda Barrios Lopez

His children

William Vazquez, Rosalie (Rene) Pomales, Norberto Lopez Jr, Megan (Hayley Denno) Lopez

Self proclaimed "Man of many hats"

Norberto, perpetually rose to the occasion

serving his country for 6 years in 2 branches (USCG, USMC)

assuming many roles and responsibilities to serve his family & loved ones.

Norberto's life was varied with music always beating in his heart.

His performances radiated his percussive passion and determination for life.

Baring his soul with precise intensity, clave rhythms & salsa melodies let him shine his brightest.

Norberto leaves his "Bonnie" to his "Clyde", their 4 children, 7 grandchildren.

His Mother (Olga Lopez) and 3 Brothers, (Kevin, James, Robert)

Family, friends, and loved ones are invited to the funeral service and celebration of life on

March 12, 2024 from 3PM- 6PM

at

Byron Keenan Funeral home & Cremation Tribute Center

1858 Allen St. Springfield, MA

Burial & Military honors will follow at

Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery

1390 Main St. Agawam, MA

On

March 13, 2024

For this service, we ask that all participants meet at Byron and Keenan Funeral home for 9AM

Calling hours will be held on

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 from 3PM-6PM at Byron and Keenan Funeral Home