In Memory
JOSEPH A. KOPINSKI
July 26, 1940 - Aug. 5, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Joseph A. Kopinski, 69, of South Bend, IN, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at Hopsice of Elkhart County. Joseph was born July 26, 1940, in South Bend, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank X. and Clara (Slomski) Kopinski.
Joseph retired from RACO in 2000 as a lathe operator.
Surviving is his former spouse, Cathy Kopinski of Granger, Indiana; his children, Cherie (Andrew) VanLaere of Granger, IN, Chad Kopinski of Aurora, IL, Carole Kopinski of Granger, IN; grandchildren, Ashley Nicole and Brianna Nicole VanLaere; a sister, Mariann Wunderlin; and his companion and caregiver, Dolly Sater of Niles, MI.
Joseph was a graduate of South Bend Central High School and an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.
A Memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN, at 2 p.m. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Elkhart County 22579 Old US 20, Elkhart, IN 46516.
Published by South Bend Tribune on Aug. 7, 2009.
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