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Mary Koppy Obituary

Mary Koppy born September 7, 1927 in Detroit, MI to Polish immigrants Steven and Victoria Koss. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Mary passed away on June 4, 2013. Survived by her sons, Karl (Penny), Brian (Kathy) and Donald (Donna); nine grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Mary moved to Tucson with her husband, Ben, in 1977. She worked for the Department of Economic Security and was a founding and active member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Preceded in death by husband, Ben and four brothers and four sisters. She often said, "God gives one and He takes one." Her great-grandson, Chance, was born May 27. To that, she would say, "God is good." Mary will be missed by her family and her many friends. Special thanks to Margie from Home Instead, Evercare Hospice, Janet Bruce, and the wonderful staff of Mountain View Retirement Village. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Mobile Meals of Tucson, mobilemealsoftucson.org.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jun. 9, 2013.

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June 4, 2014

Hard t believe it is already a year since our dear Mary went to Heaven. Have thought of her daily and prayed for her eternal rest and happiness for her "boys" and their families.
Charles

April 1, 2014

Mary, thinking of you on this April Fools day. I know this day was a lot of fun for you and I remember some of your pranks. One I will never forget, you dressed up as a homeless bag lady outside work on Hampton. I think of you often and miss you very much. With much love.

Sylvie

Charles B. Towner

September 8, 2013

DEAR MARY, THOUGHT OF YOU ON YOUR DATE, WHICH YOU WOULD NEVER ADMIT NOR TELL US THE YEAR ... Love, Charley

Sylvie McAdams

September 7, 2013

Happy Birthday, sweet Mary. You will always have a special place in my heart. I miss you...

Much love, Sylvie

June 15, 2013

Dear Karl, Brian, Donald & Families,

Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to all of you. Aunt Mary was a special lady who loved to laugh and knew how to enjoy life. She was very proud of all of you and always kept us updated on all of your family's accomplishments. We will miss her and the time we spent with her each year. We will keep her and the family in our prayers.

Cousin Dave & Anne Grayewski.

AIA St. Louis Continuing Ed Comm

June 12, 2013

Dear Don,
our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Guy Wumpki

June 12, 2013

I will always remember Mary's great cooking. I enjoyed visiting with her on sunday afternoons and enjoying a meal of her delicious beef cabbage rolls. She was special and will be missed.

Michaeline Koppy-Austin

June 10, 2013

I learned this morning my Aunt Mary passed away and I know she is at Peace in Heaven. She had great faith in God and wisdom regarding life and it's difficulties. Aunt Mary loved her three sons greatly and enjoyed telling me of their accomplishments and stories of her grandchildren. Her spirit and wonderful laugh wraps around me and gives me solace at this time. I will miss her presence but rejoice she is with her husband again.

Pat Aronson

June 9, 2013

May you find comfort and peace in having had Mary with you so very long and having experienced her love and devotion. God bless all her family.

Pat Gillis

June 9, 2013

So very sorry about Mary. She was a fine lady and a great neighbor. I'll miss her. Heartfelt sympathy to her family.

Pat Gillis

June 9, 2013

So sorry to hear about Mary. She was a fine lady and a great neighbor. I'll miss her. My heartfelt sympathy to her family.

Charles B. Towner

June 9, 2013

KOPPY FAMILY: FOR 36 years I've heard what great guys your are - your Mom was so proud of you and loved you so much. She was the best secretary I ever had and greatest friend. May she rest in peace and may all of you find comfort to know how much we was loved by so many.
((Fr) Charles B. Towner

Tom & Gayle Sette

June 9, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to each member of the Koppy family. Mary was a special lady who brought joy to each she touched. She will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Joanna Laina

June 9, 2013

My Aunt Mary was truly one of a kind. I loved her dearly and am happy for her that she is now 'home' and with her beloved husband, my Uncle Ben. I last saw her, about 3 years ago;she shared how she missed her husband and she was certainly ready to be with God. I will always remember how kind and loving she was to me. God be with you, Aunt Mary. You are now at peace. Love, your niece, Joanna (When I asked my boyfriend, Rick, if he'd like to add anything to this he said, "She made my Polish genes sing!")

Sylvie McAdams

June 9, 2013

My deepest condolences to the Koppy family. Mary was a wonderful woman and I loved her dearly. I feel blessed to have had her in my life for the past 25 years I will miss her so much and all the talks we had, but I know she's at peace now and in a happier place. Rest in peace, my sweet Mary, you will always have a special place in my heart.

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