John-Copley-Obituary

John O. Copley

Torrance, California

1922-2008

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Born 8/26/1922, John went to be with The Lord on 11/18/2008. John was born in Bangor, Maine and was raised on the east coast. He attended Williams College for 3 years, and later received his BS degree in Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology. His college career was...

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I remember the day that Uncle John married my lovely God Mother Aunt Theresa. He was the second New Englander to marry into the Great Bellucci Family. My Father Jimmy being the First. Both WWII vets from Bangor, Maine. I used to love to listen to them talk. John was a true American hero. He was one the last of "The Great Generation". God Bless You Uncle John.

Theresa, Denise, Dianne and Family...
My deepest symphaty and condolences to the whole family... John and family is a very humble, nice and kind to people. I didnt even know, since i take good care of him until i read all about these, that He is more than a Hero..I missed playing cards with him, i will never forget John and family, they treat me so well....

Dearest Theresa, Denise, Diane & Family, Until I read the obituary about John it didn't seem real. My first real tears and heart ache took me by surprise. John was not only my brother in-law but my friend. We had many good and long conversations over the years, just talk. the week before he passed we shared a joke about the election. I'm so happy that I was able to spend that special time with him and his loved ones. In the years since he married my sister he really became a part of our...

To The Copley Family: Our regards and condolences to the family. My brother Raymond Adams would like to thank all of you on his recent purchase of the property in Plainfield, MA he just acquired. This means so much to him and would like to express his feelings and thankfulness. Myself: Marilyn Ziobrowski and my sister Janet Smith, also thank you and our condolences to the family.

I REALLY LIKED JOHN A LOT...I MET JOHN WHEN I STARTED PLAYING BRIDGE WITH THERESA, HIS WIFE.
I WOULD COME OVER TO THEIR HOME IN RPV TO PICK UP THERESA FOR A BRIDGE GAME AND TALK WITH JOHN...HE WAS A VERY PERSONABLE GUY WITH A QUICK WIT AND A WONDERFUL SENSE OF HUMOR. HE COULD TALK ON ANY SUBJECT AND WAS ALWAYS GRACIOUS AND KIND TO ME...THERESA & JOHN VISITED MYSELF AND MY HUSBAND, GEORGE AT OUR HOME IN RANCHO MIRAGE AND WE ALL HAD A GRAND TIME.
WE WILL MISS HIM. XXX 000

John was a special friend to Bob and myself. We extend our deepest sympathy to Theresa and the family.

Tonino and I were deeply saddened to learn of Uncle John’s passing. We send our love and sympathy to Aunt Theresa, Denise, Diane and the entire family. I will always remember Uncle John as the charming and intelligent New Englander who added wit and wry humor to our large Italian family.

I was not aware of all his military background but am truly impressed at his involvement in good deeds for all of us American citizens!! He definitely was a hero in my eyes and I was privileged to have had the pleasure of knowing him. My love to Aunt Teresa, Denise, Diane, John and their lovely children:-)

Uncle John was truly a one of a kind! We are all honored to have had a true American hero in our family. He will forever be in our hearts and never forgotten. Our love to Aunt Theresa, Denise, and the Botika family.

Our Love, The Pate Family