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Michele Rose Kopach

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Michele Rose Kopach obituary, 1960-2018, Loudonville, NY

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Latham, New York

Michele Kopach Obituary

Kopach, Michele Rose LOUDONVILLE Michele Rose Kopach, 57, of Loudonville, beloved wife of James J. Kopach, entered into eternal life on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany surrounded by her loving family. Born in Troy, on November 7, 1960 she was the daughter of the late Hubert L. and late Joan P. (Marino) Fobare. Michele was a graduate of Troy High School and Albany Business College. She worked as a legal assistant, residential real estate closing coordinator, mortgage processor and paralegal. Michele was a parishioner of the Church of St. Pius X in Loudonville and enjoyed spending time outdoors and at home with her husband and their cats. She was a lover of all things lovely, church bells, orchestra, ballet, flowers, holidays and anything festive, including family celebrations. Survivors include her beloved husband, James J. Kopach; aunt, Rita M. (George) Cinney; brother, Mark J. (Dolores) Fobare; sister, Denise M. Dockaly; four nieces; two grandnephews; three grandnieces; several cousins; and her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Patrick and Donna Kopach, William Kopach, Philip and Mary Rose Kopach, Kevin and Doris Kopach, Christopher and Rosalyn Kopach, Stephen Kopach, Maureen Kopach, Catherine and Tom Nicchi and Matthew and Patricia Kopach. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, May 8, at 9:30 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, 23 Crumitie Road, Loudonville with Rev. James Walsh. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Monday, May 7, from 4 -7 p.m. at the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Interment will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Niskayuna. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Community Hospice 445 New Karner Rd. Albany, NY 12205. Michele's family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of the Community Hospice for the care and compassion extended to Michele. For directions, information, to light a memory candle or order flowers for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union from May 6 to May 7, 2018.

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Helena Kosik

May 7, 2018

Michele was one of the sweetest woman I have ever met. She helped me tremendously during my time at MOSC. My heart goes out to her family.

Tim and Sue Lawson

May 7, 2018

Jim -
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nancy Mason

May 7, 2018

Jim, I am so sorry for your loss. Michele was a very special woman and I enjoyed working with her when I was at MOSC. She was an inspiration to everyone.

Mary Beth and Vinnie Ryan

May 7, 2018

Our thoughts and love go out to James and the rest of the family.

Denise Boneville

May 6, 2018

Michele was a beautiful, smart and fun woman who loved life and the arts. I am fortunate to have known her and will miss her so much.

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