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Michael Kopjanski Obituary
Michael R. Kopjanski, 68, lifelong resident of Hamden, passed away after a short illness on December 8, 2025. He was born in New Haven on March 24, 1957 to the late Raymond and Elia Rivolta Kopjanski.
After graduating from Hamden High, Michael received his bachelor's degree from Norwich University in Vermont. For over 15 years he was a purchasing manager at AGC. As a sports enthusiast, he enjoyed coaching Hamden youth hockey for over 20 years, was an avid sports watcher, and a diehard Rangers fan. He was also a longtime active member of Columbus Lodge, always helping on Bingo nights. Michael was a true, one-of-a-kind, family man. He will be remembered as a loving son, a supportive brother, and a dedicated father.
Michael will be lovingly remembered by his children, Alyssa (Domenico) DeLucia and Nicholas Kopjanski; and sisters, Romie Kopjanski, Adrian (Alston) Hayne, and Stacey (Jake) Gregory.
Friends are invited to visit with his family on Thursday, December 11th from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. His Funeral Service will take place in the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. followed by burial in Centerville Cemetery. To leave a condolence for his family, see obituary at www.beecherandbennett.com.
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George Newton
December 12, 2025
To Mikes´s family and friends; I´m sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I worked with Mike for much of his time at AGC. His background and knowledge in the industry were an asset that will be a challenge to replace. He was an extremely busy man with a never ending list of duties and decisions to be made. Mike was always approachable and kind to everyone. I truly enjoyed working and talking with him. He was my go-to-guy to talk with at gatherings outside of the workplace. I only wish there had been more of them.
Ashley and Justin McNeely
December 12, 2025
Mr. Kopjanksi, we will miss you..Thanks for the chats while watching the Bobcats.
Rakesh Thomas (Engineering)
December 11, 2025
I am deeply saddened by the passing of our colleague and friend, Mike K. Mike was someone whose presence brought comfort, kindness, and humor into our workplace. Every time I passed by his office, I would ask, "How are you, Mike?" and he would reply with his familiar, light-hearted "Still here." It´s hard to believe that those small moments, ones I looked forward to, are now cherished memories.
Just last Friday, we spent nearly half an hour talking in his office about work, and as always, he was patient, supportive, and ready to help. That was simply who Mike was, a man who helped everyone, without hesitation and without ever expecting anything in return.
Mike and I shared birthdays just a day apart his on March 24 and mine on March 25, and we never missed wishing each other. Those simple exchanges reflected the warmth and friendship he extended to everyone around him.
We will miss him deeply, his guidance, his kindness, and the steady presence he brought to our days. Until we meet him on the other side, we carry his memory with us and hold his family and loved ones in our prayers & hearts during this difficult time.
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Moose
December 9, 2025
We’ll have a cold one together someday.
Terry
December 9, 2025
RIP Mike I will always remember you as a nice caring person, never left the girls alone at the Columbus lodge I will always remember the kind person you were
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