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Elmina Coppolo Obituary

Elmina M. Coppolo
Aug 14, 1926 - Oct 18, 2013
Resident of San Ramon
Elmina Marie (Pontes) Coppolo, passed away on friday Oct.18,2013 at the age of 87. Elmina was born in Taunton, MA, and was the middle child of Augustino and Cedalia Pontes. She is survived by her 3 daughter's Beverley (Arthur) Pelley of ID, Margie (Don) Miller of OR, Pamela Miller and former son inlaw Dan Miller both of CA, and son Albert (Pam) Coppolo of NV, and her Siblings Manual (Yvonne) Pontes, Albert Pontes, Margaret Isquirdo, Joseph (Fifi) Pontes all of CA. She is also survived by her grandchildren Misty, Erica, Todd, Kristy, Trevor, Albert, Shanyai, Travis and Mesiah, and her five great grandchildren Conner, Hannah, Shea Lynn, Nan, and Fynn, along with many nieces and nephews. Elmina was preceded in death by both of her parents, 3 sisters and 4 brothers, Elmina had many friends and neighbors. She enjoyed her membership in a variety of clubs, such as President of St. Felicitas Women's Club, and volunteering with Hope Hospice. She lived life her way to the end, and will be remembered for her indomitable spirit. A visitation will take place from 4pm-8pm on Thur Oct 24th at Grissom's Mortuary, 267 E. Lewelling Blvd, San Lorenzo with Mass to take place on Fri, Oct 25th starting at 10:30am at St. John's Catholic Church across the street from the Mortuary. Interment will then follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward.
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Published by Inside Bay Area News from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2013.

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January 21, 2014

Is this Pam's mom, formerly of Santa Fe Way in Union City? I remember her fondly. She was always welcoming to me, and Pam and I played a lot at the Coppolo home and our house. Rest in Peace, Mrs. Coppolo. Love, Karen (Karnowski) Wheeler

candy slanec

November 10, 2013

I'm so saddened to hear Elmina passed away. I have such great memories of her. We all (Shannon and Beau included) are thinking and praying for you all. She was a spitfire!! And the best neighbor ever!

Roanna Krisko

October 25, 2013

My sympathies and love to Mrs. Coppolo's family.

Mary Mikula

October 25, 2013

Dear Aunt with a big heart...RIP..love goes out to all her sisters and brothers...her son and daughters..love you! Mary Anne

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