Dr. Hipolito C. Lopez, Jr., 72, died of natural causes on Wednesday, January 29th in his vacation home in Apopka, FL. He was born June 21, 1941 in Manila, Philippines. Hipolito graduated from the Far Eastern University, School of Medicine in the Philippines in 1965. He married his medical school sweetheart Cecilia Diaz and moved to the United States in 1966. After finishing their residency training in New Jersey and Ohio, they started and ran a private medical practice in Kewanee, IL. Later, Hipolito served as an emergency room physician at Illini Hospital in Silvis, IL before retiring to Chicago with Cecilia in 2012. He dedicated 46 years to treating, healing and caring for patients in need. Outside of his medical life, Hipolito enjoyed raising his 4 children, hunting, flying his airplane and boating. He was actively involved in the community. He led organizations such as the Rotary Club, taught Advanced Cardiac Life Support Courses, and volunteered as the high school team physician. When his kids turned into parents, Hipolito was a caring, nurturing, loving grandfather. He spent his time baiting their hooks, attending their sporting events, and watching them grow. Hipolito is survived by his loving wife, Cecilia of Oakbrook, IL and Apopka, FL; children, Hipolito D. Lopez III (Eileen), of Roscoe, IL, Alex D. Lopez (Julie Ann) of Thousand Oaks, CA, Thomas D. Lopez (Jennifer) of DeForest, WI, and Neil D. Lopez (Stephanie) of St. Louis, MO; sister, Lila C. Lopez, brother Reynaldo Lopez both of the Philippines; many nephews and nieces, and six Lopez grandchildren, Zach, Josh, Hannah, Ben, Jake and Alaina. He will be missed as a loving brother, husband, father, grandparent and friend. A private memorial service will be held in Illinois at a later date. Services Entrusted to Loomis Family Funeral Home Chapel, Apopka, FL 407-880-1007. Online condolences www.loomisfuneralhomes.com In lieu of flowers please make donations to Far Eastern University Nicanor Reyes School of Medicine Foundation (FEUNRSMF) c/o Dr. Manuel Malicay 2s676 S. Ave Vendome, Oak Brook, IL 60523