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Celeste Copeland Obituary
Celeste Gargiulo Copeland, 78, of North Branford, beloved wife of the late Raymond G. Copeland Sr. passed away on August 7, 2019 in the Masonicare Health Center surrounded by her family. Loving mother of Raymond G. (Holly) Copeland Jr. of Wallingford, William A. (June) Copeland of North Branford, Deborah (Elemer) Copeland of Meriden, Edward A. (Cara) Copeland of Meriden and the late Carol Rene Copeland. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Sister of Anthony (Sandy) Gargiulo of FL and the late Michael Gargiulo. Sister-in-law of Carol Gargiulo of Wallingford. Celeste was born in New Haven on December 28, 1940 daughter of the late John and Concetta Velardi Gargiulo. Prior to her retirement Celeste was a unit secretary for Yale New Haven Hospital. Celeste along with her late husband owned the former Copeland Pet Gallery of West Haven.
Her funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven MONDAY morning at 10:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ambrose Parish at St. Augustine Church at 11:00. Interment will be private. Friends may call on SUNDAY from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sign Celeste's guest book online at
www.portofuneralhomes.net
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Roberta Saravia
August 12, 2019
The best mother in law I ever had
Patty Antonopoulos
August 9, 2019
I worked with Celeste at YNHH.She was a lovely lady.My condolences and prayers to the family
Dawn Papallo
August 8, 2019
Richard and I are so very sorry for your loss. We have such fond memories of our camping outings with Celeste and family. Prayers to all.
Richard and Dawn Papallo
Lori Esposito
August 8, 2019
Deb, I'm so very sorry for the loss of your Mom... I remember your parents from their pet store in West Haven. They both were very nice and always greeted us with a smile. They are together again !
RIP Mrs Copeland
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