Salvatore Coppola Obituary



Salvatore "Sal" J. Coppola, 62, of Hanover, Pa., died Friday, May 17, 2013, at his home with his family by his side.

Born August 12, 1950, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he was the son of Michele and Gilda Schiano DiCola Coppola. Coppola was the husband of Diane Rebert Coppola with whom he shared 29 years of marriage.

Coppola was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hanover, Pa.

Coppola began a 40-year career with his family in the restaurant business in 1973 with Scotto's Pizza in Hanover, later opening Jerry & Sal's Pizza, and more recently Sal's Pizza and Subs.

Coppola is survived by children, Heather Rohrbaugh and her husband Scott, of New Oxford, Pa., Lisa Novak and her husband Nathan of Shrewsbury, Pa., Jill Coppola, of Rock Hill, S.C., and Lea Coppola, of Hanover, Pa.; two grandchildren, Brett and Carly Rohrbaugh, of New Oxford, Pa; four sisters, Melanina Nina Assi and her husband Francesco, of Hanover, Pa., Assunta "Susie" Castelnuovo, of Hanover, Pa., Emma Schirripa and her husband Julio, of New Oxford, Pa., and Rosa Malvone and her husband Gennaro, of Hanover, Pa.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Cino Castelnuovo.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 30 W. Chestnut St., Hanover, Pa.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Daniel M. Yeiser offciating. Burial will be at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice program of the VNA of Hanover and Spring Grove, 440 N. Madison St., Hanover, PA 17331 or St. Matthew's Organ Restoration Fund, 30 W. Chestnut St., Hanover, PA 17331.

Funeral arrangements were by the Kenworthy funeral home.

Sign this guest book online at www.carrollcountytimes.com.

Published by Carroll County Times on May 19, 2013.
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Still remember the many lunch time chatting with Sal

Mike Clemens

Friend

May 13, 2023

Sal is very much missed at Jerry's and Sal Pizza

Karen Keister

Friend

May 15, 2022

SAL you are missed very day. I miss seeing you when I walk by Jerry and SAls. You were the best friend always happy and wearing a smile

Karen Keister

Friend

May 18, 2021

We think of you often Sal, still tell stories of our wonderful conversations. You are missed my friend!

Jim & Dana Slee

Friend

May 16, 2021

My friend You will always live in my heart and memory Rest easy ,God bless and keep you

Vic DeMaria

May 13, 2020

Sal was a good friend and the best pizza maker I ever met. He always had a story for us and it was always fascinating. We speak of him often and that is the best compliment anyone can get, he will always be with us. Thanks Sal for sharing!

Jim & Dana Slee

Friend

May 14, 2019

After reading the comments in the guest book, there is little left to be said. What a tribute that everyone has the same good feelings about this wonderful man. "Nice" is such a powerful word to describe someone and Sal was truly a nice person. We feel fortunate to have known him and hope we can all learn from his example.

Charlie and Janet Biesecker

May 25, 2013

My heart goes to Diane and all the Coppola family. Sal, you were so special to me. You always loved being with your family and were so proud of them all! I remember the few visits you made out here to California. I know you are in heaven with your parents, and especially my Dad--he loved you like his second "son". RIP dear cousin!

Lucy Di Bugnara

May 22, 2013

My cousin Sal...we haven't been in touch for awhile but you were never far from our thoughts. Love & prayers to your family. From your California cousin.

Carmela Di Cola Bozulich

May 22, 2013

Dear Coppola Family - on behalf of myself and my wife we/I would like to offer our condolences. Sal was a wonderful person. He will be missed very much. When he was working, he made us feel like family. His spirit will live on and stay with us. May you find comfort and peace during this difficult time.

A H

May 22, 2013

My deepest sympathy on the death of a wonderful man and friend. Always ready to greet you with a smile. I trust the family will find comfort in reflecting on the many fine things he did while being with us.

Mike Clemens

May 22, 2013

i want to express my deepest condolences,a good man left us today and until we meet again we will miss you

giuseppe grigoli

May 21, 2013

Diane and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Diane you were such a great associate to work for me in the years past. God Bless

Donna Rohrbaugh

May 21, 2013

Taken to soon .Sal had a heart of gold .He had so much love for everyone .One of the nicest and kidness man that we were honored to have as a friend,and Best man at our wedding.R.I.P.My Friend.Another angel in heaven watching over us .My prayers to Diane and the Girls.

Barbara Ruiz

May 21, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. I have very fun memories of hanging out at Jerry and Sals at the mall and watching the kids grow up. you will be missed. May God bless.

Kristen Cookerly

May 21, 2013

The Albrecht families will miss a trusted friend and supporter of the Hanover Area

Greg Albrecht

May 21, 2013

To all Sal's family, so very sorry and shocked to hear of your loss, he was way to young to be called up by God. I had the pleasure of getting to know Sal and the rest of his family when he first moved to Hanover and loved seeing his wonderful smile (all the time) and enjoyed his family. You will be sadly missed but know that you are looking down on all of us with that great smile of yours. What a wonderful man you were. R.I.P. Sal.

Patricia Garvick

May 21, 2013

Diane & family, my prayers go out to you all during this difficult time. My memories of Sal growing up as a teenager are the best memories at the old Hanover Mall. Being at the mall almost on a daily basis, and seeing Sal, Jerry, and family across from the Hallmark card shop - just seems like it was yesterday. My thoughts and prayers go you to you and family.

Tom Myers

May 21, 2013

My heart goes out to Sal's family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Our hearts give immortality to those we love in memory.

Tom Tousey

May 21, 2013

To the family of "Sal" He was a wonderful man. Sal always had a smile to greet you and was very friendly. I would always make sure I stopped by Jerry and Sal's Pizza just to see him and say "Hi". He will be greatly missed.

Karen Keisterr

May 21, 2013

Our deepest sympathy Diane to you and your family. I loved talking and sharing with you at Hillside Rehab years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you though we can't attend the services.

Bob & Jeannie Kelley

May 20, 2013

Sincere condolences to all of the family.
He was such a dear, gentle man.

Gloria Brown

Gloria Brown

May 20, 2013

Sal,
Thanks for the smiles. R.I.P

sheia harmon

May 20, 2013

To Sal's family:
I hope you take comfort in the great man Sal was. He truly was one of a kind. He is no longer suffering and at peace. You have many loving memories to keep with you forever.
Sal, I will never forget that wonderful smile and how you made everyone feel welcome! You were one of the kindest people I've known.
Fly with the angels.
RIP

Heather Seymore-Snyder

May 20, 2013

I was so shocked to read about Sal. I was a loyal pizza fan from way back. His smile and great personality will be missed by a lot of people. For sure there is another angel in heaven. Thoughts and prayers to his family.RIP Sal!

jill santiago

May 20, 2013

Diane & family,

My deepest heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your family over your loss. Sal had a special way of treating everyone like his best friend. He will be missed.

Jeff Mummert

May 20, 2013

Heaven gained a wonderful Angel, Sal. I know he will be watching over his amazing family to help them heal from thier lose. I feel so blessed to have known Sal and his Family for so many years. God bless you and your family until we meet again one day for that big Pizza party in Heaven.

Cheryl Copenhaver

May 20, 2013

Diane and family -- my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sal was an amazing person and he will truly be missed by all.

Dawn Fix

May 20, 2013

Diane & Family...So sorry for the loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Beth and Morgan Miller (Beth Hoover)

May 20, 2013

Desr Diane and family, there are really no words to say to take away the pain and sadness you are feeling, I know this because not too long ago I went through the exact same thing and lost my Father to cancer. But thanks to GOD above he reminds us that we will have eternal life in Heaven with him and I know Sal is there smiling down on his family and countless friends. Sal touched the lives of so many and he will never be forgotten and will live on through the memories that we all have with him in our hearts,

Connie and Kevin Krzysko

May 19, 2013

Diane and family,
Sorry for the loss of Sal. Keep the memories alive and stay strong. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Steph Little (Salon Traforo)

May 19, 2013

God bless you Sal. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I am grateful to have known you.

Danya Rife

May 19, 2013

Sal was a super guy, when we lived in Hanover we loved his pizza, we moved away about 6 years ago and every time we have pizza, we always say this isn't near as good as Sal's. Since leaving Hanover we haven't found anything even close. Our fondest memories of Sal is our last trip to La Cucinna and Sal came over and sat with us and we had a discussion on difference in pizza types, he always went out of his way to talk to us. He will be missed, I first met him at Scottos many years ago, he was an icon. Rest in peace Sal our prayers are with your family.

Jim and Dana Slee

May 19, 2013

Diane & Family...So sorry for the loss of your husband...My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow....

Jane Sease Sneeringer

May 19, 2013

The Coppola Family...Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sal we will miss your loving smile and awesome pizza. You will be sadly missed.
Sheila & Jessica Atkinson
Natasha Hoffman

Sheila Atkinson

May 19, 2013

You will be very missed. God bless you and your family.
Celia, Barry, Matthew, and Dominic Bechtel

May 19, 2013

Thoughts & Prayers for the Family.Thank you Sal for all the laughs & great food for all that knew you. I would also like to take this time for a very special friend of your's (((Art))) will miss you dearly. Fly High & RIP our Friend <3

Earlene Atkins

May 19, 2013

God bless the Cappola family in their time of loss. Dear Sal you will always be in our hearts and prayers Asta lueago mi compadre Rest in peace victor and Libby Demaria

May 19, 2013

Dear Sal, you will always live in the hearts and minds of all who knew you. We send our love to your wonderful wife and family. Phil,John and Bill Knobloch

May 19, 2013

The Coppola Family
Our thougths and prayers are with the entire family. RIP our dear friend Seal and may his memories last forever. God Bless!

Alan-Vicki Little

May 19, 2013

god bless you and your family you will be missed my friend

scott fisher

May 19, 2013

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