Gerald J. Avila
“Lowell Senior Center"
LOWELL
Gerald J. Avila, 75, of Lowell, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020,
at his home after a brief illness. He was a son of the late Fred and
the late Ethel (Rapossa) Avila.
Born June 26, 1944, in Lowell,
he was raised in the City, growing up on South Whipple Street. He was
educated in the local schools, attending Sacred Heart Grammar School and
graduating from Lowell High School.
Mr. Avila worked as for
Courier Citizen before becoming affiliated with the University of
Massachusetts at Lowell in the Maintenance Department. He was an avid
sports fan, especially the Boston Sports Teams. He was a longtime
member of the Lowell Lodge of Elks,BPOE # 87, Lowell, and was very
active in the Lowell Senior Center where he made many friends.
His survivors include his sister, Gloria Boyle and her husband,
William, of Avon; his brother, Richard Avila of Tewksbury; his several
nieces and nephews as well as his ‘Senior Center Family’.
He was also the brother in law of the late Francine Avila.
CALLING HOURS HAVE BEEN OMITTED AND HIS BURIAL TOOK PLACE
PRIVATELY. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE MCDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 HIGHLAND
STREET, LOWELL 978-458-6816.
MEMORIALS IN HIS NAME TO LOWELL SENIOR CENTER, 276 BROADWAY ST., LOWELL MA 01854.
