David J. Kopper

David J. Kopper, 60, of Shrewsbury, Mass., passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Maureen (Fenlason) Kopper for more than 35 years. Born in Braddock, he was the son of Joseph and Marlene (Winters) Kopper. He was raised and educated in Turtle Creek, where he was inspired by his mentor, Dr. Ray Koontz, and followed in his footsteps to earn a bachelor's degree in computer science at Penn State University. David worked for nearly 40 years as a highly skilled software engineer with multiple patents awarded for his amazing work and unique inventions in the industry. He worked at many startup companies and last worked with wonderful, caring people at HP. Dave was a terrific musician beginning in grade school, playing an old refurbished sax that his grandfather had played. He marched in the Turtle Creek Band and later played with swing band for many years. He also constructed a dulcimer to play during church services. He was a man of great faith. Dave's belief in the Bible was unshakable. He shared the Gospel with everyone he met and was a member of Bethlehem Bible Church in West Boylston, Mass. for many years. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived and loved by one brother, Joshua Kopper; four sisters, Donna Gamble, Christine Adams, Jennifer Blair and Elizabeth Kolodziejski; and 13 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the PICKERING & SON WESTBOROUGH FUNERAL HOME, 62 W. Main St., Westborough, MA. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, in Bethlehem Bible Church, 307 Lancaster St., West Boylston, MA. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Westborough, Mass. will be private.