Steven G. Coppel

I woke up this morning and my thoughts drifted to Steve and Walter at Kona Abrasives. I was one of his customers in the beginning back in the 80´s. I was the paint forman for Wong´s Auto Body in Kakaako Honolulu. Steve served me well when I worked at Windward VW´s body shop and when I moved to Wong´s, it was a no-brainer to continue on with his great prices and STELLAR service. Such a fine man, and I shall miss him dearly. I was going thru a rough patch at one point and Steve showed me a...

I had been friends with Steve for many years, we hung out growing up and went to school with each other, Kailua High School......go Surf Riders. I have many fond memories of Steve, he was a good husband to Julie and a great father and grand father and also a good friend. My brother Kimo and I got some quality time with Steve and Julie over breakfast on my last visit to the islands last year and so glad I got the chance. He will be sorely missed.