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Sam Coppola

Leonia, New Jersey

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COPPOLA Sam, age 79, of Leonia, on February 5, 2012. He was born in Jersey City and was an Actor, one of his many roles, as Mr. Fusco in Saturday Night Fever. Beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Shinnick). Beloved father of Samantha Coppola and Jason Coppola and his wife Maayan. Cherished...

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Sam was a true humanitarian, always going the extra mile to help someone... with a twinkle in his eye and his trademark grin. David Orange

I meet sam at his brother's Real estate co in jersey city nj back in 1986 he was the nicest man I've ever known, i kept on looking at him and i asked him aren't you the guy from Saturday night fever he said don't tell anyone but yes i just stood there in amazement his brother mario was there & i used to come around to visit them all the time i used to sit & talk to sam all the time and he was a great great man, I'll miss him R.I.P. sam with your brother mario god bless your soul.

I remember receiving a autographed picture from Sammy when I was about seven or eight years old. I knew Sammy through my father. They were from the same neighborhood in Jersey City. Sammy was a little older than my father, and shared many of the same friends from the old neigborhood. Dad would often reflect on that time, and with the many friends he would describe as "true characters." Frankie, Michael "Martel", Joey, and so many others. They shared a common experience growing up around...

Godspeed Sam, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

Deepest sympathy to you Samantha. ...Love, Crystal-Renee

Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

To Sam Coppola,
You were a very good actor. I enjoyed watching you in the mvoie Saturday Night Fever, etc. My prayers go to you and your family. Lisa Weiner

I love you Grandpa...You will always be in my heart