Barbara Coppolecchia
Barbara Coppolecchia
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Barbara Coppolecchia Obituary
Barbara Coppolecchia, Nee Pastre, 68 of Ridgefield departed on March 20th 2018. Pre deceased by her parents Ferdinand and Dorothy Pastre, she is survived by Anthony, her loving husband of 47 years, and her four children Leigh Hartung (Charles) Jamie Corday (Chris) Nicholas Coppolecchia (Victoria) Toni Lynn and her seven beautiful grandchildren Christopher, Ryan, Melanie, Kate, CJ, Connor and Maya. She is also survived by her sisters Deidre McCormack, Judy Mercadante and Suzanne Schroer.
A lifelong resident of Ridgefield, after raising her children, Barbara went to work as an administrative assistant for the Borough's Department of Public Works. She retired in 2015 after 25 years of devoted service and also served as a Treasurer for the Ridgefield Republican Party. Barbara loved red rope licorice, spending family vacations on the beaches of Cape May, and playing Nintendo Wii with her grandchildren during their sleepovers. Her sense of humor and caring nature will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 to 8 PM at Blackley Funeral Home, 809 Broad Avenue, Ridgefield, NJ. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Friday at 11 AM to attend the final prayers at Cedar Lawn Crematory, Paterson on Friday at 12 Noon.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider donating to a cause close to Barbara's heart: Esophageal Cancer Research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital http://mskcc.convio.net/goto/coppolecchia.
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March 25, 2018
Anthony, there are no words to express my deep sympathy for your loss. I have great memories of Barbara as our children grew up. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ceil Scalanga
Peter Van Antwerp
March 23, 2018
Tony,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your wonderful family during this difficult time.
Perry Klecak
March 21, 2018
Deepest condolences to Barbara's family. We all grew up in Ridgefield from School 3 to RMHS. RTP old friend.
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March 21, 2018
Dear Anthony and family. Gene and I are so very sorry to learn of your beloved Barbara's passing.
We hold all of our Ridgefield memories near to our hearts. No one had more fun and laughter than we did. With love and deep sympathy ALL the Bejots.
Ashley Hums (Petrie)
March 21, 2018
Aunt Barbara,
I know I didn't grow up with you like my mother did but I know you were around me when I was a baby. I do have some memories with you and I will cherish them forever. I'm definitely going to miss you. You are definitely in a better place. It would have been wonderful for you to meet your great great nephew Adrian. He's 4 now. And he's smart and such a goofball I'm sure you'd love him. I will keep your memory alive and he'll know who you are. My prayers are with Uncle Anthony and everyone. Love you all.
Steve Pastre
March 21, 2018
Very sad to hear about my cuz. Sorry I am unable to attend the service but my thoughts are with you.
Elaine & Ron Deramo
March 21, 2018
We are so terribly sad to hear about the passing of Barbara. We've known her since we were children growing up in Ridgefield. We send our condolences to her lovely family, children and grandchildren! With sincere sympathy Elaine and Ron Deramo
Jessica Chichester (Pabon)
March 20, 2018
Aunt Barbara
I'm going to miss you so much You and Uncle Anthony and the kids made all my holidays fun and special I remember every Thanksgiving the Italian Pastries and My dad and Uncle Anthony trying to decide who cuts the turkey while you and Mom just sat there and smiled You were and are my God mother and I will treasure the memories of our time growing up with all of us Now I know you're in a better place and I hate I can't be there to say goodbye But like they always say it's not good-bye it's see you later
Forever Your loving neice Jessica
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