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Timothy Kopanski Obituary

TIMOTHY F. KOPANSKI PORTAGE, IN Timothy F. Kopanski, age 58, passed away Saturday June 19, 2010 at his residence. He was a lifetime Northwest Indiana resident and was formerly employed with U.S Steel where he worked as a Millwright. He will be remembered by his family as a loving husband, father and grandfather. Timothy is survived by his wife, Kristina Kopanski; son, Antonio (Rachel) Camisa of Portage; daughters: Michelle (Robert) Osterman of Lake Station, Anna (Edward) Downs of South Haven, and Kathryn Camisa of Asteria, NY; six grandchildren: J.R., Cody, Faith, Kathryne, Rosie, and Lilly; brother, Kenneth Kopanski of Portage; and sister, Sheila (Lolus) Johnson of Portage. He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert M. and Irene Kopanski; and brother, Robert A. Kopanski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Hedwig Catholic Church, 1737 Connecticut St., Gary, IN with Father Jozef Zuziak officiating and 9:00 a.m. prayers at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central, Ave., Portage, IN. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 23, 2010 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home. For more information, please contact us at 219-762-3013.

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Published by The Times on Jun. 22, 2010.

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Marie Marlow

June 23, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you Kris, tony and Kathy! Tim watched my brother and I grow up for 18 years and watched my children grow up for the past 8 years! You will be missed and loved for the rest of time!! Marie Marlow, Larry Colvin, Michael and Shyanne.

Danielle Webb

June 22, 2010

I will always remember him as my Uncle Tim. He was always there for me like a second dad. I will truly miss him. He will always be loved.

Ron & Lori Rospond

June 22, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless and keep you in his care during this time of sorrow.

Robert Mckay

June 22, 2010

Tim, was an old friend of mine from the 70s.I will always remember the times Tim, Ed Christiansen and I spent driving up and down Broadway in Glen Park.We had so many good times. He will truely be missed. God bless your family Tim. And God bless you on the other side.

MaryJane Nowdomski

June 22, 2010

My prayers are with your entire family. May God bless and watch over all of you during this time. Love, MaryJane

Cerena Kovach

June 22, 2010

Michelle...My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficul time.

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