Robert Edward Coppola

November 21, 1945 - March 19, 2023
Robert Edward Coppola



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Robert Edward Coppola, 77, of Henderson County died at his home after an extended illness early Sunday morning, March 19, 2023.

Mr. Coppola was born in Danbury, CT to the late Joseph Charles and Elizabeth Helen (Yankowski) Coppola. On June 6, 1970, in Bethel, CT, he married his wife of 46 years, the former Barbara Kathryn O’Shea who died July 28, 2016. He proudly serviced his country in the United States Army Reserve and was honorably discharged. Mr. Coppola retired after 33 years as a police officer in Bethel and was dedicated to his profession.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving children, his son, Robert E. Coppola, Jr. and his wife, Amy of Hendersonville, NC and two daughters, Kim M. Halloran and her husband, Mark of Lake Villa, IL and Karen L. Moore and her husband, Shane of Spartanburg, SC. Also surviving are his two grandsons, William and Cameron; step-grandchildren, Joseph, Mya, Justin and Marquel; and sister, Carole Coppola Caprio of Bethel, CT. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved sister and brother, Barbara Coppola and Joseph Charles Coppola, Jr.

A memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Coppola will be held Saturday, April 29, 2023 at eleven o’clock in the morning at Church Street Funeral & Cremation Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be offered to The Joe Beretta Foundation, P.O. Box #777 Mount Juliet, TN 37121 or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Bob will be forever missed by his loving and devoted family and many close friends. May God Grant Him Eternal Rest.


Memorial Service

Saturday, April 29, 2023
11:00 AM

Church Street Funeral Chapel - Directions
125 South Church Street
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792

828-309-0103

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  • April 14, 2023
    mildred connor says:
    It is with broken heart that i saw this on FB---We worked with Bob at CHIMNEY ROCK PARK and he was among the great men we shared with----my daughter worked hand in hand with him and loved BARBARA like she did BOB----HE kept in contact with me after BARBARA AND MARIE passed----last chat we had he was getting out of hospital---oh what a wonderful friend he was----my love to his great family he talked of you often---what a great man to step into heavens gates--hope Marie has found him

  • April 13, 2023
    Joe Castellano says:
    LT you will certainly be missed more than you know. You had the biggest impact on my law enforcement career than anyone else and for that I Thank You more than you could ever imagine. You were and are a special person for sure. Rest easy.

  • March 30, 2023
    Jim and Denise Francisco says:
    We will miss our weekly lunches and never ending conversations. You were a great friend. Enjoy your new life back with the love of your life Barbara. RIP

  • March 27, 2023
    Richard Oladovich says:
    Bob will surely be missed and our weekly calls will especially be missed. Sincere condolences to his family that he spoke so highly of. Lt. Coppola was a great friend and co-worker, RIP, your friend Rit Oladovich (and family).

  • March 24, 2023
    Barb Newton Reynolds says:
    My heart is heavy with sadness at the loss of a very dear friend Bob and classmate BHS’63🎓. We’ve shared many phone calls and laughs over the past several years. I will miss hearing his voice. I hope his family knows how very proud he was of them. He boasted about them in every phone call and especially enjoyed his time with Cameron. My sincerest condolences to you all and please know he will always have a special place in my heart. R.I.P. Lt. Coppola 😇 ❤️‍🩹