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Edward Kopelson Obituary

Edward Kopelson
Edward Kopelson, age 74, passed on Oct. 26, 2019. Ed, raised in Union, N.J., last lived in Montclair, N.J. He was a graduate of Ohio State University and Rutgers Law School. As an attorney in private practice, Ed worked passionately defending the rights and interests of those who hold less power in our social structure. Among other achievements he had a significant impact on laws governing accessibility.
A celebration of Ed's life will be held on Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. at the Unitarian Congregation in Montclair, 67 Church St. Memorial donations in the memory of Ed can be made to Community Health Law Project, South Orange, N.J., and Access Exchange International, San Francisco.

Published by The Star-Ledger on Nov. 7, 2019.
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It has been 4 years since you left.
I want you too know that I think of you often and have told many people about you in the hope they can feel your strength against adversity.
I certainly have and will never forget you.
Thank you Eddie

Steve Gern

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November 1, 2023

I remember meeting you at Union High School. We really got along. I know you remember the double dates with Roe and Ronnie, racing your Rambler American against my '51 Chevy and so many old wonderful memories when life was innocent ( well almost).
We dreamed of hitch hiking to California in study hall. well I joined the Navy and you took of to see the world. The terrible accident happened, but you kept dreaming and helped many people, despite the heavy toll life brought you.
You have taught me much about life and what it really takes to be a great human being. You are and will always be the greatest inspiration to me.
I will always love you Ed.
Rest in Peace, my friend.
Steve Gern

Steve Gern

January 4, 2020

Steve Gern

January 4, 2020

Thanks so much for all your hard work and dedication making the world a more friendly evironment for those of us needing wheelchair access. I am honored to have known you and look back proud of some of the things we achieved together. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. RIP my friend............

Walter Rynasko

December 16, 2019

Walter Rynasko

December 16, 2019

Sally Louie

November 16, 2019

Rest well Ed and, enjoy your rewards for a job well done.
May God be with your family, friends and, loved ones as they deal with the bitterness of loss, traveling to the sweetness of fond memories.

Gene Terkelsen

November 8, 2019

Rest well Ed, and enjoy your rewards for a job well done.
God, bless you for all whom you have positively improved their lives and communities.
May God, also bless your family, friends and loved ones.

Gene Terkelsen

November 8, 2019

Rest well Ed and enjoy the rewards for a job well done.
God bless you for all whom you have helped here on Earth and, may He comfort your family, friends and, loved ones.

Gene Terkelsen

November 8, 2019

It is time for you to rest and, get your reward Ed, for a job well done!
God, bless you for your time here on Earth and, for all you have helped.
God, also bless your family, loved ones and friends.

November 8, 2019

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