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Francesca Coppola Obituary
Hyde Park - Francesca Coppola (née Mazzella), devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, died peacefully at home on May 8th, 2021.
Francesca was born on the 4th of January, 1940, on the island of Ischia, just off the coast of Naples, Italy, where she spent the first 16 years of her life with her parents, Concetta Amalfitano and Giovanni Giuseppe Mazzella, her five sisters and one brother.
In 1956, at the age of 15, Francesca immigrated to the United States with her father and two sisters, Vicenza and Maria. They arrived in New York Harbor on Thanksgiving Day and traveled north to settle in Marlboro, New York. At the age of 16, Francesca met her future husband, Antonio Coppola, and his brother Joe, on a bus to Newburgh, where she worked at a pocketbook factory. Francesca eventually married Antonio, and her two sisters, Maria and Rafaella, married Antonio's brothers, Joseph and Vincent. Together, the three couples opened Coppola's Restaurant on Main Street, Poughkeepsie in 1961.
Francesca is survived by Antonio, her devoted and loving husband of 62 years, and five sons; Nicola (Julie), John (Cecelia), Antonio Jr. (Elizabeth), Luigi (Lisa), and Vincent (Melissa). She was the doting grandmother of 15 grandchildren; Christopher, Francesca, Giancarlo, Michael, Dominic, John Joseph, Anna, Anthony, Jack, Marcanthony, Claudio (deceased), Geno, Clara, Nicole, Christina, Eric, and Danielle. Francesca is also survived by sisters Lina Coppola, Tina Palumbo, Nancy Coen, Antonietta Fattore and husband Italo, brother Luigi Mazzella and wife Teresa, and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents Giovanni Giuseppe and Concetta Mazzella, sister Maria Coppola, and brothers-in-law, Joe and Vincent Coppola, Frank Palumbo, Art Cohen, and beloved grandson, Claudio.
Quick with a smile, our mother was the quintessential optimist. She taught us to laugh out loud, cry quietly, follow our heart, and enjoy the little things. After a bad day, Mom would often say, "Don't worry, go to bed, say the rosary, and everything will be better in the morning."
We are especially grateful to Marcia, our mother's caregiver for over three years, who brought so much joy and love to both our parents.
Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday, May 12th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 13th, at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 185 Hudson View Dr, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Burial will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Francesca may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 2649 South Road, Suite 101, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. (www.alz.org)
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Jeffry mccabe
May 13, 2021
Hi folks.... we all read with sadness of your Moms passing......I don’t know where to begin ! My Grandparents Amedeo/Baroness. And McCabe/Mack...just thought so much of your Mom and all the Coppola’s from back in the day....1960....Main St. Pk.. what Gnocchi and Bracole your Dad and uncle joe made....my Nona’s favorite.....but of course as you all know the Family secrecy was THe SAUSE...!,, I’ll never forget Sunday Dinner at the restaurant....usually a party of 16....always under the mural in the Main Dining Room!!, Just to give my Nonina a break from her kitchen....and 11 kids,,,Ha....I now live in Palm Beach..."Trumpville, USA..... And still ask about all the Coppola’s in Pk...John, Teresa, Claudio( RIP )etc... Oh Folks, the Good Old Days."...Turn 65 next month ...John...YIKES.... what’s next ! The McCabes have a saying.....Onward we journey and Mrs C ...May The Road Rise Up To Meet You ....On Your Way To Heaven....May God Keep You......Warmly......jefferdino
RosaMaria Amedeo and Jeff
William and Lori Monnier
May 12, 2021
Soo sorry to her of your moms passing Antonio and family. She was a really down to earth person easy to talk with as i did on some mornings at Frantoni when we live there. Our hearts are with you during this time.
Olivia and Natalie Grow
May 12, 2021
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Coppola. We'll always look back fondly at the many brunches and times we were able to spend with her at the restaurant. Your family is in our thoughts.
Pauline Darrow Snyder
May 11, 2021
We are saddened to learn of Mrs. Coppola's passing. We send our condolences to the entire family. May she rest in peace.
Rich Malena
May 11, 2021
Coppola family,
So sorry to read about Francesca’s passing. May God heal your aching hearts. Fond memories will lighten your spirits. God bless you all.
Tony Scano
May 10, 2021
To the Coppola family my most heartfelt condolences
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