Brownlie Maxwell

Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home P.A.
1010 E. Palmetto Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901
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Brownlie & Maxwell Funeral Home | Melbourne Florida

John J. Kopko

Born May 19, 1942 in Elmira, New York
Departed December 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Florida

John J. Kopko, age 81, passed away to be with his Lord on Thursday, December 14, 2023. He was born in Elmira, New York and came to Melbourne in 2004 from Fremont, California. He was a husband, father, friend, a Vietnam war veteran and a retired engineer with Xerox corporation.

“Jack” spent his childhood in Elmira, NY and raised his son and daughter (with his wife Karen) in Macedon, New York. Jack enjoyed fishing, car racing, cracking jokes and anything that involved working with his hands.

He is survived by his beloved partner, Elberta Mae Sneed of Melbourne; his daughter, Kristina Kopko of Oakland, California; his son, Tim (Doris) Kopko of West Milford, New Jersey; his grandchildren: Kaden (Amanda), Connor, Gavin, Raegan and Aiden; his great grandchild due in February.

Calling hours will be held from 5-7pm Wednesday, December 20th at the Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home with a wake service at 6:30pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 11am, Thursday, December 21st at Ascension Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers please consider a gift to your local VFW, American Legion or American Cancer Society.

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John Kerr from Cocoa wrote on December 16, 2023:
Jack infectious grin and candid humor could light up any room. He was a true friend, always there with a warm smile and a listening ear. We shared countless adventures, from car shows to cruises, golfing, card playing and his passion for life was contagious. I remember a cruise that we took through the New Pamana Canel enjoying the breathtaking views of paradise . He’ll be deeply missed, but his memory will forever hold a place in our hearts and his absence leaves a void of his adventurous spirit.