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GORDON KOPKA Obituary
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincent Kopka and Dorothea (Almonte) Masterson. Gordon was owner of Federal Construction Co. of Johnston and Aurum Jewelry LTD of Johnston.
In his retirement, he enjoyed walking Triggs Memorial Golf Course in Providence with his pug, 'Angel.'
Besides his wife, he leaves his children, Brooke McDonnell, Gordon V. Kopka and Justin Kopka, his brothers, Vincent Kopka, Gary Masterson and Lance Masterson, his sisters, Audrey Della Torre and Doreen Masterson and his grandchildren, Aidan McDonnell, Gavin McDonnell and Justin Kopka, Jr. He was the brother of the late Wayne Masterson.
His funeral will be held on Wednesday at 8:45 am from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., Providence. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am in St. Thomas Church, Fruit Hill Ave, Providence. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. Visiting hours, Tuesday, 4-8pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to The Jimmy Fund, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA 02445, in his memory would be appreciated. Boyleandsonfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for GORDON KOPKA
Jim,Martha,Joshua and Brandon Fontaine
September 6, 2009
Justin, we are so very sorry to hear the news of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this very difficult time.
Laura Lee & family
September 3, 2009
Dear Brooke and family,
I give you my deepest sympathy and condolences for you and your family during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
September 3, 2009
To Brooke and her family,
I am very sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know that my family and I are praying for you all for peace and comfort during this difficult time. Please call if there is anything we can do for you.
Love,
Dacia and the Scarpellino Family
September 2, 2009
To the Kopka family,
Thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace are with you all during this time.
Dolores and Christine Gazerro
Audrey DellaTorre
September 2, 2009
Dear Gordon, Just knowing that you were my big brother all of my life was always enough for me whether I shared your company frequent or in between. I always will hold the true love in my heart for you from now until we meet in Heaven. I know that you are now in Heaven with Mommy, your Dad, and our brother Wayne. I wish you were still here.
Eternal love, Audrey
September 2, 2009
Carolyn, Brooke, Gordan and Justin please accept our sympathy and prays with the loss of Gordon Sr. He has joined the large party up in heaven with all the wonderful people close to us who have gone before us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Cohen Family, Johnston, RI
September 1, 2009
Dad, its me, Gordon. I will never forget all the time that we spent together, all the walks on the golf course with the dogs, all the times that we went to Twin Oaks and the countless other times that we would hang out with eachother. You are not only my father but a tremendous friend, we both knew eachother like the back of our hands and not too many fathers and sons have that type of relationship, I was extremely fortunate to have a father like you. Once I get to heaven and see you again, lunch is on me. I love you so much Dad, Your son, Gordon.
jennifer giorgi
September 1, 2009
We got very close over the past few years and you became a second father to me. I love you more than you know and justin jr. will always know how wonderful his grandpa was. You will be so missed.We love you.....
justin kopka
September 1, 2009
Dad, You were my best friend. I will miss watching Antiques Roadshow with you. So many great memories! Love Your Son,
Justin R. Kopka
vincent kopka
August 31, 2009
TUNA FISH & BEER UNCLE,SOME THINGS YOU'LL
NEVER FORGET! ALL THE MEMORIES OF YOU WILL STAY WITH ME FOREVER
My condolences to Carolyn, Brooke, Gordon, Justin
Todd Kopka
August 31, 2009
When I saw Uncle the other day I realized how quickly life could change. I will always treasure all the time I spent with him. I just cannot believe he is gone. He will be missed. He was always there to lend me a helping hand for whatever I asked of him. My condolences to Carolyn, Brooke, Gordon, Justin and the entire family.
August 31, 2009
Please except our sympathy. Gordan & Bob always saw each other at Bing's. We're glad they kept in touch.
Love
Bob & Cookie DeLomba
Bill Bowden
August 31, 2009
To Gordon's family please know that Gordon and all his family are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Bowden Family
Bing Sales, Inc.
August 31, 2009
justini only met your dad a few times. I could see how much you two meant to eachother. I send my condolences to you and your family. your friend Rosemary Garofalo
ralph deangelis jr
August 31, 2009
to the kopka family,
my sincere condolences go out to you and your family. you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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