Carmen C. Coppola, 92 of Beverly Hills, Florida died on Saturday, February 16, 2013. He was born on Saturday, January 1, 1921, grew up in Queens, New York, son of Charles and Lucy Marie(Maffetone) Coppola and cherished older brother to Catherine and Charlie. He lived there with his loving wife of 65 years, Josephine, until their move to Beverly Hills, Florida in 1985. He loved living there, making lifelong friends with his many wonderful and caring neighbors.
Carmen was proud to serve aboard the USS Tuscaloosa during WWII in both the Atlantic and Pacific campaigns for which he received many honors.
He is survived by his sister Catherine Ryan of Richmond Hill, New York; sister-in-laws, Esther Coppola of Copaigue, New York and Ruth Keating of Farmingdale, New York; six nieces and nephews and great uncle to nine.
Carmen’s ability to find joy in each day and unending love for his family and friends is his legacy. His word was his bond. Now reunited with his beloved wife, Jo, he will be deeply missed and remembered with love always.
Visitation, Wednesday, February 20, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ata Fero Funeral Home with Military Honors and interment to follow at Fero Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements entrusted to
Fero Funeral Home
www.ferofuneralhome.com
