Obituary: Harry J. Coppola, Sr., 82, of East Haven

Obituary courtesy of East Haven Memorial Funeral Home:

Harry J. Coppola, Sr., of East Haven, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 16, 2021. He is the husband of Barbara Ginnetti Coppola. Harry was born in New Haven on September 13, 1938, to the late Joseph and Margaret Gambardella Coppola.

He worked for 22 years as a furnace technician for William Ginnetti and Son until retiring in 1982. He served his country in the National Guard.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Harry J. Coppola, Jr. of East Haven and two daughters, Lisa (Les) Ross of Milford and Laura (Raymond) Halliday of North Haven. Harry was one of fourteen children, leaving three brothers, Salvatore (Gloria) Coppola of Branford, Anthony (Phyllis) Coppola of East Haven and James Coppola of West Haven, four sisters, Mary LaFogg of Branford, Anna Papa of North Branford, Margaret Canna of New Haven and Elizabeth Streeto. of East Haven and was predeceased by four brothers, Ralph, Joseph, John and William Coppola and two sisters, Rose D’Amato and Helen Lickteig. He also leaves five grandchildren, Anthony and Michael Toscano and Danielle, Donald “D.J.” and Nicholas DiBianco, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Burial services will be private and at the convenience of the family.