Richard Anthony Kopacz, 84, passed away just 11 days shy of his 85th birthday. He was a 20-year resident of Henderson, Nevada. He was born December 10, 1928 in Buffalo, New York to Anthony and Alice Kopacz. He married his soul mate, Carol Elizabeth Struck, on June 16, 1962. They resided in West Seneca, New York for many years where he worked as a head-steel roller for Gibraltar Steel Corporation. His hobbies included playing the accordion, listening to the radio, working on automobiles, and general home repairs. He is survived by his daughters, Dawn Saulque and Susan Kopacz; son, Steven Kopacz; and grandchildren Lauren and Timothy Donnelly. A viewing will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013 between 10:00 am -12:00 pm at Palm Eastern Mortuary; burial to follow at Palm Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Palm Eastern Mortuary, Las Vegas, NV.
