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James Kopp

1948 - 2023

BORN

1948

DIED

2023

James Kopp Obituary

James "Jim" Charles Kopp passed away on March 2, 2023 in Avon, OH.Born to Charles F. and Alta A. Kopp on September 21, 1948 in Medina, NY.Jim was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Shirley and his brother-in-law, Hans Kuenzel.Jim attended Girard College in Philadelphia, PA from age 10 through 12th grade. Girard is a boarding school for academically capable boys headed by a single parent. In 1969, Jim enlisted in the US Army where he attended Basic Training and fought in Vietnam as an Army Specialist from March 1971 through May 1972.Jim spent most of his career in the retail grocery business and met his wife working in Lott's Market in Avon Lake.On June 15, 1973 , Jim married Shirley Taddeo and together they spent 48 years together living in Avon.Jim is survived by his sister, Judy Kuenzel; his niece, Penny Schaefer and nephew, Hans Kuenzel. He is also survived by Shirleys family: brother-in-law, Robert (Denise) Taddeo; sister-in-law, Beverly (Craig) Furnas; nephews: Nick, Nathan, Tim, Patrick and Cory:great-nephews, great-nieces and a great-great nephew. Funeral service is private.

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Published by The Morning Journal from Mar. 5 to Mar. 12, 2023.

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Cheryl Holowecky

March 15, 2023

May you rest in peace James Kopp. I really enjoyed chatting with you when we ran into each other. You are missed already.

Gary Smith

March 14, 2023

Jim and Shirley were regular customers of mine at EST Bank in Avon Lake in the 70's. A really happy couple. My condolences to the family, especially Bob. Gary Smith

Sherry Dalton

March 8, 2023

I got the honor of working with & getting to know Jim for about 4 - 5 years while he was working at Fligner's. We had lots of laughs together while at work. You will be missed dearly Jim.
Sherry Dalton

James Bayley

March 7, 2023

Dear family,
May memories surround you. May family and friends support you and may peace find it's way to you . You are in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy and blessings.
Jim and Diane Bayley

Sara Swenk

March 6, 2023

To the families of Jim and Shirley, I was saddened to hear about Jim's passing. It's comforting to know he is reunited with Shirley now. My thoughts are with you all.

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