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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.
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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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