Michael C. ZOPPO

Michael C. ZOPPO

Michael ZOPPO Obituary

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ZOPPO, Michael C. Michael C. Zoppo, 78, husband of Mary Ellen (Tracy) Zoppo, died February 23, 2010, at Bristol Hospital following a brief illness. Born August 11, 1931, to Angelo and Rosa Zoppo, Mike grew up on the North Side and attended local schools, graduating from Bristol High School in 1949. He earned an accounting degree from the Hartford School of Accounting, and went on to operate his accounting firm for over 40 years. Locally, he served as the treasurer for many community organizations over the years including the Bristol Democratic Town Committee and the Cedar Lake Owners Association. He served as a member of the City of Bristol's Board of Finance for over 20 years, and as a member of the St. Joseph's Parish Finance Committee. He was a past member of the Bristol UNICO Club, the Bristol Historical Society, the Bristol Federal Hill Association, and St. Joseph's Church. In addition to his wife of 44 years, he is survived by his daughter, Ellen Zoppo and her husband, Peter Sassu; his cherished grandchildren, Michaela, Zachary, and Carson Sassu; his son, Michael Paul Zoppo of Geneva, Switzerland; a brother, Joseph C. Zoppo of Bristol; and two sisters and brothers-in law, Jack and Patricia Mullin of Bristol and Jack and Paula Baker of Convent Station, NJ, and many other relatives and friends. Calling hours will be from 5-8 p.m., on Friday, February 26, at O'Brien Funeral Home, 24 Lincoln Ave., Forestville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at 9 a.m., from the funeral home to St. Joseph Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made in Mike's memory to two programs that he enjoyed greatly: the Boys & Girls Club and Family Center Rookie League baseball program, 105 Laurel Street, Bristol, or the Bristol Historical Society's Third Thursday lecture series, P.O. Box 1393, Bristol CT 06011-1393. For online condolences please visit www.obrien-funeralhome.com

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February 27, 2010

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February 27, 2010

Chris & Tina Baker posted to the memorial.

February 25, 2010

John Hoffnagle posted to the memorial.

February 27, 2010

Ellen and family:
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Mark and Cindy Redman

Chris & Tina Baker

February 27, 2010

Dear Aunt Mary Ellen, Ellen and Michael,
We are so saddened by Uncle Mike's passing. We hope you know how sorry we all are. May you be comforted by the good friends and family that surround you and by the wonderful memories that you've created. Our warmest and deepest heartfelt condolences to each of you. We love you.
Sincerely, Chris, Tina, Jack and Lily Baker

John Hoffnagle

February 25, 2010

Mary Ellen, Ellen & Michael;

I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time.

Stacey Musulin

February 25, 2010

Dear Mrs. Zoppo, Michael Paul, Mary Ellen, and Family,
I'm very sorry to hear about Mr. Zoppo's passing. He was a kind and generous man who possessed a joy for life that will be remembered.

Melissa Jehnings

February 25, 2010

Mrs. Zoppo, Mary Ellen and Michael,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies to you all.

February 25, 2010

Mary Ellen, Michael & Ellen
We were so sorry to learn of Mike's passing. He was a wonderful person and a special friend. I will never forget our weekly luncheons and the laughs we shared. Please accept our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ann & Jay Pryor

Paula Valentino

February 25, 2010

My father, Dom Valentino, considered Mike to be his best friend. Dad died in August of 2009 and I remember Mike was very sad about that. Prior to illness, age, and all the other annoyances that come with growing older, they shared just about every Friday morning together having breakfast for their "man time" and I know they thoroughly enjoyed one another. It was a great routine for them both. They both looked so forward to their Friday mornings. Mike always could get dad laughing, and vice versa. When I think of Mike, I remember him laughing and smiling. Mike also gave me my first job as a teenager, working for his acctng office. he was a great boss with the patience of a saint. Never saw him mad. Mike had a great personality, strong family values, and a heck of a sense of humor. I know that Mike and my dad are enjoying some good times in a restaurant booth somewhere in Heaven right now and that both men are 200% restored to their prime. Mike was an awesome man. A stellar husband and father, and an all around good guy. God bless Mary Ellen and the kids. Love, Paula and Mary Valentino

KYM KEATING

February 25, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

February 25, 2010

Dear Ellen and Pete,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Ellen my thoughts are with you and your family.
Fondly,
Toni Johnson

Rich & Joan Colbert

February 25, 2010

Mary Ellen, Michael & Ellen,

We are saddened to hear of Mike's passing. Please accept our condolences and know that you are all in our prayers.

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