John J. Kopko
Born May 19, 1942 in Elmira, New YorkDeparted 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.
