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Edward KOPACKI Obituary
He retired from Chesapeake Corporation of Virginia in 1994 after 42 years. He was past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 8116, an active member of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and Treasurer of the West Point Ruritans Club for many years.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Katherine; stepmother, Maria; brother, Chester; sisters, Jean Seale and Sophie Mellon; and grandson, David Kopacki.
A loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 60 years, Virginia; daughter, Kathy Riley and her husband Dave, of Warsaw; three sons, Edward J. Kopacki Jr., and wife Debbie, of Glenn Allen, Michael Kopacki and wife Tracey, of Hackettstown, N.J., and Steve Kopacki and wife Nora, of Poquoson. He is also survived by his brother, Henry and wife Marian; grandchildren, Chip Riley and wife Melissa, Kristi Riley, Chris Kopacki, Carrie Brown and husband Jeff, Jennifer Elsesser, Joshua Kopacki, Ashley Kopacki, Melanie Kopacki, Zechariah Kopacki, VJ Kopacki; great-grandchildren, Jaiden and Ryker Brown, Beth, Brian and Kimberly Elsesser.
The "Chief" will be remembered for his unique personality, witty humor, and his remarkable ability to fix anything. A committed family man, he took great pride in hosting "crab feasts" and family events out in "The Barn." He is lovingly missed. Our joy is greater, our love is deeper, and our lives fuller because we shared in his life.
My Barn
My Rules
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, April 19 , in Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 3570 King William Avenue, West Point, Va. Burial will follow in St. Theresa Cemetery. A rosary will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th Street, West Point, VA 23181. The family will receive friends after the rosary until 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Prion Disease Pathology Surveillance Center, Case Western Reserve University, 2085 Adelbert Road, Room 419, Cleveland, OH 44106-4907 or thru this link: https://awc.case.edu/AWC41/MakeAGift.aspx.
Tributes may be posted at www.vincentfh.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward KOPACKI
Jim Ross
April 10, 2025
Mr. Kopacki was a fine gentleman who always greeted me with he saw me. An honorable and good family man.
Jim Ross
April 10, 2024
The years may pass but the memories remain in the heart. Mr Kopacki was indeed a family man and a gentleman. May God continue to bless and comfort family and friends.
Jim Ross
April 11, 2023
Mr. Kopacki was always such a gentleman with a great wife and family. No matter where he saw you he would always take time to speak to you. May he continue to RIP in Heaven. God Bless his family.
Jim Ross
April 12, 2021
Mr. Kopacki was a fine gentleman. He always had time to speak to you whenever he saw you. Just a great man who was called home way to soon.
Beverly Ross
April 10, 2020
Even after all the years that have passed, its easy to remember a man as fine as Mr. Kopacki. A true gentleman and always willing to share a greeting whenever and wherever he saw you. We pray God continues to bless each of the family members.
Anita Shargots
April 24, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barbara Denton
April 20, 2012
Ed, Debbie and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave Lewis and
Ginger Smither
April 20, 2012
I was so fortunate to work for Ed at Chesapeake Corporation. He was a fine boss and friend. I remember his remarkable work ethic and his fun side too. Peace be to you all as you mourn the passing of this wonderful man.
April 18, 2012
Virginia and Family:
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Kopacki. He was indeed a true gentleman who always had time to greet you wherever you were. May God bless each of you during
this most difficult time.
Jim and Beverly Ross
West Point, Va.
Ron Thompson
April 17, 2012
Enjoyed working with Ed at Chesapeake back in the day. I know he will be missed.
April 17, 2012
Ed, I am very sorry for your loss. You can be so proud of the man your Dad was and the MANY lives he touched over the years. He was definitely one of the good guys.
J.P. Meade
Danielle Shaw
April 17, 2012
Sending prayers that God will be with the family during this time of loss. Sincere condolences,
Tommy Leary
April 17, 2012
Ed Jr.--My condolences on the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Al Mares, PGK
April 17, 2012
Uncle Ed, I lost another Kopacki; you really made me feel at home while visiting West Point during Chester's 70th birthday and family reunion bash. The BARN was great and so were the crabs and fish fry. Wanda and I reminisce our visit to Virginia often. God Speed Worthy Past Grand Knight.
April 16, 2012
Ed,Jr So sorry for the loss of your father,our thoughts are with you. Dave Meyer
The Havilands
April 16, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we will never forget Mr. Kopacki!
janie wampler
April 16, 2012
my thoughts and prayers go to all of you. I will miss seeing ed driving around in his truck. he will be missed by many.
Bruce Parker
April 16, 2012
Very sorry to hear of Eds passing. I know he was loved by his family and will be greatly missed by them. Virginia, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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