Southbridge : Lorenzo D. Nieves, 82, of Charlton St., passed away on Tuesday, Sept 22nd, in the Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge, after an illness.

He leaves his daughter, Carol A. Fuller and her husband Gary of Southbridge; a grandson, Emil E. Bernard, Jr.; two granddaughters, Heather K. Guertin and Carol L. Olivera; five great grandsons and one great granddaughter.

He was born in San Lorenzo Puerto Rico the son of Ines and Bartola (Dones) Nieves.

Lorenzo worked as a machinist for the American Optical Company in Southbridge for 15 years before retiring many years ago.  He was an avid Boston Red Sox fan who enjoyed playing scratch tickets.  Lorenzo was a true handyman and was great at plumbing and electrical work.  He was a devote catholic and a member of St. John Paul II parish in Southbridge.

Funeral Services and burial for Lorenzo will be private.  There are no calling hours.