Richard T. Coppinger

We will always remember Coopie for the joy and happiness he brought to anything and everyone he touched. He would light up a room with his presence. Your throat must be scratchy from singing all the way to heaven. Have a cold beer and cigar with ST. Patrick, but save some for the rest of us. Till we meet again. Peace

Coopie and I spent many good times together. He was one of the nicest people I ever knew. We go back a long time. We both lived at 1107 Washington Street and we were both on the Hoboken Fire Department. We walked together to the fire house and there was never a day that he didn't give me a good laugh. He was a great cook and taught me how to make a good kidney stew. He was a great fireman -- no one could beat his ability with an axe. Mostly he was a good friend. Fond memories of Coopie will...

Dad
I am having trouble believing this day is here. I knew that someday it would come, and I thought I would be prepared for this, but somehow I can't believe this is a reality. I hope you heard everthing I was saying to you on Friday when I was holding your hand and you were preparing to make your journey to be with mom. It seems there is never enough time to say all the things that go thru your mind at a time like that. But I am sure you knew I was there by the way you held onto my...