Lucy J. Coppola

Lucy J. Coppola, 85, died Sept. 21, 2011, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach. She was born in Bridgeport, Conn., and lived in Vero Beach for 33 years, coming from Plantsville, Conn. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church in Vero Beach. Survivors include her son, Vincent L. Coppola Jr. of Terryville, Conn.; sisters, Rose Prizzi of Wallingford, Conn., Carmie McDonald of East Hartford, Conn., and Josephine Koncki of Meriden, Conn.; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent L. Coppola Sr.; daughter, Linda Coppola; son, Dennis Coppola; brothers, Frank and Ralph D'Auria; and sister, Angela D'Auria. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3375 20th St., Suite 100, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Services: Inurnment will be at St. Thomas Cemetery in Southington, Conn., at a later date. Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory in Vero Beach. A guestbook is available at www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.