JOSEPH EDWARD COPPOLA

1935 - 2025

COPPOLA, Joseph Edward Of Jamaica Plain, died peacefully, surrounded by his family in his home, on February 16, 2025, just after he celebrated his 90th birthday. He will be remembered for his Catholic faith, joie de vivre, generosity, optimism and his ability to love generously those who needed love the most. Born in Boston on February 1, 1935, Joe was the son of Angelo and Margaret (Ronan) Coppola; and brother to the late Mary Devine, Eleanor Brown and John Anthony Coppola. He was married for 61 years to his beloved Susan Birmingham Coppola; and a devoted father to John E. Coppola, Susanne E. Coppola, Maria B. Coppola and the late Paul J. Coppola. He is also survived by his many loving grandchildren, nieces and nephews, extended family members and friends. Joe was raised in Jamaica Plain and educated at Boston College High School and Boston College. He had a long career as a real estate owner-operator, revitalizing properties throughout Boston's Mission Hill and Back Bay. He helped transform these neighborhoods into flourishing residential communities through engagement with local politicians, police, architects and residents. Joe gave generously to friends and strangers alike, through kind words, a job, alms, a loan or words of advice. Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral Mass at 10:00am, on April 5, 2025, at St. Thomas Aquinas in Jamaica Plain. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Joe's name to Mission Grammar School https://www.missiongrammar.org/donate-online/. For the complete obituary, see www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600