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CHARLES RON KOPACKO (Age 64)
Passed away peacefully in New Jersey on Monday September 24, 2012. Ron was born in Uniontown, PA but was raised in Fairbank, PA and resided in Charlotte Hall, MD for most of his life. Prior to retiring in 2003 he was a Latent Fingerprint Specialist for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington, DC for 38 years. Upon retiring, he received a letter of commendation from President George W. Bush. Ron enjoyed fishing on the Patuxent River, navigating for his brother-in-law, Tom in Open Road Race challenges and spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving are his two sons, Kevin and his wife, Tara and Christopher and his wife, Marisa; a sister, Bernadine and her husband, Thomas. He is also survived by his four beloved grandchildren, Lucas, Quinn, Jack and Chase. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, October 8 at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 28297 Old Village Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Lung Cancer Foundation of America (www.lcfamerica.org). For further information or to post a tribute online, please visit: www.deliafuneralhome.com.
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Jackie Miles (Jones)
October 11, 2012
I would like to send my condolences out to the family in your time of sorrow. I started working with Ron in 1986, in the Latent Fingerprint Section,until sometime around 2001 or so. He was a great person, always pleasant to be around. He will be missed.
Marsha Cecil
October 10, 2012
To the family and friends of Kopacko (that's what we called him in LFPS)I extend my deepest condolences to you all during your time of bereavement. I had the pleasure of working with Kopacko in the Latent Fingerprint Section from 1986 to early 2000s. He was great fun, loyal friend, dedicated worker, loved his family, I almost feel like I know his sons because he talked about them all the time. Please be comforted by knowing that any struggles he had are now over and he is at rest. He was well-loved and respected by me and many of his co-workers. I'll remember you in my prayers, sincerely.
Amanda Harris
October 9, 2012
To the Kopacko Family,
My deepest condolences. I knew Ron from working many years at Lighthouse Liquors in Ch. Hall. Ron was a very caring and giving man, he would do any thing in his power to help whenever he could. He talked all the time about his children and his close relatives and his adventures with Tom. May he rest in peace and your family is in my prayers.
October 8, 2012
I grew up in Fairbank, Pa. and lived near your father. CHA-CHA, as we used to call him, was a great person. He was our paper-boy and worked after school at Barbush's Service Station. The community thought highly of the Kopacko Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Irene (Andaloro) Dillow
October 7, 2012
Bernadine, Tom and family...
I was so saddened to hear this news about Ron. Ron was a member of our Open Road racing group, and we all looked forward to seeing him each April. He always made us laugh. I know he'll be at the finish line waving that checkered flag for each of us... Prayers for Ron's family and friends... Paula Hambrick
Tim & Yvette Trozzi
October 7, 2012
Ron was a good latent print examiner and teacher and a good friend. Our condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed.
Ed & Rita Koch
October 6, 2012
Sending our condolences on Ron's passing to all of his family. Hoping happy memories will bring you comfort.
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