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1937
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2024
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Fortunato Coppola Obituary
Fortunato was born on October 9, 1937 in San Mango Sul Calore, Provincia di Avellino, Italy, the son of Giuseppe and Teodora Coppola and one of three devoted brothers.
Fortunato emigrated from Italy to Stamford, CT in 1957. He began his career working as a diligent Tailor passionate about details and apparel. In 1965 he established a successful formal wear shop called Coppola Tailors on Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich, CT. The business was an important part of the community for over 50 years. He dedicated himself to the highest standard of alterations in addition to making suits and tuxedo sales and rentals. He gained a loyal clientele and was sought out for his expertise in formal attire for special events. He valued his relationships with customers and regarded them as friends.
Fortunato cherished time at his home in Florida where he enjoyed the beach, pool, and evening walks with his wife in their community. He was also a fan of soccer, bocce, Italian card games, cruise ship travel and visits to Italy. He looked forward to family meals and time spent with his large Italian family especially his children and grandchildren.
Fortunato is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Luisa (Catino) Coppola; his three loving daughters, Teodora Coppola of Greenwich, CT, Stefania (Michael) Estock of Greenwich, CT, Sandy Coppola of Stamford, CT; his loyal brother, Teodoro (Judy) Coppola of Stamford and his sister in-law Giuseppina Coppola of Stamford, CT; three adored grandchildren, Taylor, Cristian, Kristina as well as many cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.
Fortunato was predeceased by his very dear brother, Emilio Coppola of Stamford, CT
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Sacred Heart Church, 37 Schuyler Avenue in Stamford, CT. Entombment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Greenwich, CT.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org
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William and Lally Valenton
April 28, 2024
We are so sorry for the loss of a great man. Mr Fred as we know him is gentle and kind. It was an hinor to have known him!!
Mark Kaufman
February 7, 2024
I offer my sincere condolences to the family.
I moved to Greenwich in 1976 and became a regular customer
After I moved to Stamford, Fred let me come to your home at night to be "fitted" as I never had time during the day.
He was always cheerful, kind and classy with a great sense of pride in his work.
I was very sorry to hear of his passing.
Mark Kaufman
Stamford
Ulisse Cataldo
February 6, 2024
Luisa and family,
Sending all Our sympathy and condolences.
Ulisse and Anna Cataldo
Jerry Nietupski
February 3, 2024
Dear Teodora, Stephanie, and Family, my deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your dear father. I will always remember Mr. Coppola´s beautiful smile when I spoke with him. May he rest in eternal peace.
Jerry Nietupski and Family
Gaetano & Christine Iovieno
February 2, 2024
Dear Luisa,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family during this sad time. It is not easy to lose a loved one. Heaven has gained a new angel.
May your husband rest in peace.
Gaetano & Christine Iovieno
Robert Nowinski
February 2, 2024
Dear Luisa, Dora, Stephanie and Sandy
My heart goes out to you.
Such a warm, kind, gentleman.
Fortunato had a great sense of humor, and always a smile on his face.
He was an easy man to get to know and share most anything with.
We had lots of fun over the years and numerous memories that we all enjoyed
To you ... and your family, my deepest condolences
American Heart Association
February 2, 2024
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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