John J. "Jay" Sopel, Jr.
Beloved father;

John J. “Jay” Sopel, Jr., 60, of Lowell, Massachusetts passed away on Monday November 1, 2021 after a brief illness.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on December 16, 1960, the son of the late John J. Sopel, Sr. and the late Pauline A. (Peters) Sopel, he attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of the Greater Lowell Technical High School.

Jay was a truck driver with Cintras Corporation of Chelmsford, MA for over 15 years.

Among his many interests, Jay’s passion was coaching and volunteering for PYO in Pawtucketville, spending time with his kids, family and friends. Whenever he had the opportunity jay brought his kids to different sporting events.

Jay is survived by two sons Kyle J. Sopel of Lowell,Ma and Brandon A. LaDuke of Lowell,Ma, a daughter Natalie M. Jardine of Dracut, Ma; his former wife Melissa B. Sopel of Lowell, MA.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Visitation to be held on Wednesday November 10, 2021 at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL from 4 to 6 P.M. followed by his Funeral Service in the Funeral Home at 6 o’clock. Private committal services will be held at a later date for the family. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing to make contributions in his memory please donate to PYO by mailing a check to PYO- P.O. Box 8441 Lowell, Ma or by Venmo; @PYO-Lowell which is listed as a business. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.

Sandra L. Richardson

Loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt

Sandra L. (Solmonson) Richardson, 77, of Dracut, died Tuesday, October 26th at her home.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, March 18, 1944, a daughter of the late Arthur and the late Ruth (McNamara) Solmonson, she attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School.

Currently, Sandra was employed as a Home Health Aide with Associated Home Care in Lawrence for over 40 years. Previously, she worked as a Secretary at Fort Devens in Ayer.

Among her many interests, she enjoyed watching movies with her family and loved her family of pets. Her greatest joy however was the quality time she was able to spend with her children and grandchildren.

Sandra is survived by two daughters Kerry A. Crum and her husband Jeffrey of Candia, NH and Kimberly B. Pashoian and her husband David of Dracut, MA; a son Gary F. Richardson and his fiancée Andronike Neofotistos of Dracut, MA; three grandchildren Mia H. and Benjamin D. Pashoian and Sophia G. Crum;  a brother Arthur Solmonson and his wife June of Hampton, NH; and several nieces and nephews.

She was also sister of the late Judith Stack.

RICHARDSON- All services were held privately for her family. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME-LOWELL-MA-(978) 458-8768.

Colleen G. Moher

Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother

Colleen G. Moher, 95, died Saturday, October 23rd at Lowell General Hospital – Main Campus. She was the beloved wife of the late Stephen G. Freeman.

Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, April 20, 1926, the daughter of the late James J. and the late Mollie (Wheeler) Moher. She received her education in the Revere school system.

Colleen is survived by a daughter Donna Lynne Olivero and her husband Frederick Sr. "Fred" of Billerica, MA; twin sons Michael and John Ledford; three grandchildren Theresa “Terri” Francescucci and her husband Nicholas of Burlington, MA, Frederick “Freddie” Olivero, Jr.  and his girlfriend Maria Silva of Dracut, MA and Christopher Olivero of California; three great-grandchildren Briana Froemming and her husband Leandro; Angelica and Nicholas Francescucci; two great-great-grandchildren Joseph and Isabella Froemming;

All services were held privately for her family. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway St., Lowell, MA 01854. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME-LOWELL-MA-(978) 458-8768.

Albert F. "Al" Lenzi

Well known and long time business leader in the food and beverage industry

Albert “Al” F. Lenzi, 91, of Lowell, Massachusetts, a well known and respected member of the Greater Lowell community, died Saturday October 30, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband for over 64 years of Joan M. (Leahy) Lenzi, who survives him.

Born in Lowell on May 9, 1930, the son of the late Bruno and and the late Mary (Schiripo) Lenzi, he attended Immaculate Conception Grammar School, Lowell High School, class  of 1948 where he played football and basketball.

He went on to attend the former Lowell Technological Institute (nka U/Mass Lowell) where he played basketball and held the school’s scoring record for a period of time, and later from 1954 to 1958 he became the head basketball coach at Lowell High School.

Al’s career in the food and beverage industry began in 1953 when he opened The Pioneer Sandwich Shop in Downtown Lowell which later became Ricky’s Dog House, a staple in downtown Lowell which he owned for 37 years.

In 1987, he started Lenzi’s Catering in Lowell with his son Michael.  Then in 2001 Al bought the Windsor Mill House Restaurant and Function Hall in Dracut that became Lenzi’s which his son Michael continues to operate today.  On weekend nights, Al enjoyed meeting the many guests at the The Tavern at Lenzi’s Restaurant.

A former member of Vesper Country Club he was a member for over 60 years at Long Meadow Golf Club where he enjoyed golfing and playing 45’s with his many friends.

For over 50 years Al and his wife Joan spent time at their summer home on Cape Cod and was a member of the Hyannis Yacht Club and looked forward to the summer racing meets at Saratoga Springs Race Track in New York.

Al was the Co-Founder along with Dan Leahy of the Celebration of Life, a fundraising group that benefits the Mustard Seed Community in Jamaica overseen by Father Gregory Ramkissoon.

Besides his wife Joan, he is survived by three sons, Michael J. Lenzi and his wife Sandra of Dracut, Christopher J Lenzi and his former wife Susan of Tyngsboro and Albert F. Lenzi Jr. of Troy N.Y.; a daughter, Jo-Ann Lenzi of Tyngsboro; a sister, Margaret M. Lenzi of Lowell,; fifteen grandchildren, Michael P. Riley, Jennifer, Michael J. Jr., Myles , Matthew J., Stephanie M. Lenzi, Max , Madison , Micah McQuaide, Timothy , Elizabeth, Shannon Lenzi, Ryan, Brett and Sofia Lenzi; seven great grandchildren, Michael P. Riley Jr., Lana J. Riley, Amber M, Hailey M, Jack, Rylee and Giada Lenzi; a sister in law, Martha Leahy of Nashua, a dear friend and co-worker for over 69 years Bob Sawicki of Lowell and many nieces, nephews and friends.

AL was the brother of the late John Lenzi and his late in laws, Elizabeth Nangle, Elinor Leahy O’Connor, Marilyn Leahy Gill, John Leahy Jr and Daniel Leahy.

Friends may call at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH 144 EAST MERRIMACK ST. LOWELL on Wednesday November 3, 2021 from 9:00 AM until his Funeral Mass at 12 Noon. (Parking lot on left side of church) followed by burial in St. Mary Cemetery in No. Tewksbury. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Mustard Seed Community, 29 James Avenue, Medfield ,MA. 02052.  Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, LOWELL, MA 978-458-8768