Fr. Martin John Kopchik

Fr. Marty was a very wise and spiritual man of God. Hrlpve seeing the Star Ear movies with our son and often they could be seen at breakfast after one showing. My wife and I have a photo of Fr. Marty on our nightstand reminding us of how much he affected our lives. God bless him.

I made a comment many years ago, but it was incorrect. I went to school with Marty's brother. I met Marty a few times, but I never really knew him that well. God bless him and the Kopchik family.

I just read the article in todays Time's Newspaper. Fr.Marty was in my grade school class at S. Michael's . He was very nice and always smiling. I'm very sorry for the family and the many people's lives that he touched. He sounded like a wonderful and spiritual man.

Frather Marty was a Spirit-filled man, an emample for all of us, and I am thankful for his years of service at St. Lawrence. I will keep his family and the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales in my prayers.

My wife Barb and I were really stunned to hear about Fr. Marty's death. Fr. Marty was the best man at our wedding. I have memories when we lived together in a duplex and got our first motorcycles. Barb and I always remembered Fr. marty as a kind and warm person. We kept in contact over the internet but we really would have liked to have visited him in Georgia. I have very fond memories of Fr. Marty and I after we graduated from high school. We both worked in the Gary Steel mills...

Fr. Marty, you were really nice guy in high school. I wish you could have attended our reunion last year. I'm glad to have spoke to you about it and although you couldn't have been there at least I could send you some of the pictures. I know you're in God's arms and hope I see you again.

Father Marty was a great friend and an excellent priest. He was kind, loving and humble. I was lucky to take some classes with him at St. Jude Catholic Church. His love for God was always there and he enjoyed to share his knowledge to enable us to get closer to God. He was always asking about our children and especially about our grandchildren.
I will miss him very much but now he is my angel in heaven.
I love you Fr. Marty
Eloisa E Seoane
Sandy Springs, Ga
St Jude...

Among the many wonderful comments made
about Father Marty, it should be noted
that he was a excellent singer/Chanter of prayers during Mass/Benediction and other Liturgies.