Senate Resolution No. 1267

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

MOURNING the death of Louis Coppola, distinguished
citizen and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavors
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Louis Coppola of Mahopac, New York, died on Saturday, June
21, 2025, at the age of 76; and

WHEREAS, Born in New York City on July 31, 1948, Louis Coppola was
the son of William V. and Mary Coppola; and

WHEREAS, Louis Coppola served in the United States Army from
1968-1970, then in the Army Reserves until 1974; and

WHEREAS, Louis Coppola distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and

WHEREAS, A carpenter with Local 149 of the Carpenters Union, Louis
Coppola primarily worked on bridges; and

WHEREAS, In his spare time, Louis Coppola enjoyed fishing, boating,
hunting, gardening, and in his retirement, he was routinely seen driving
around town checking in with family and hanging out with his friends at
the bait shop; and

WHEREAS, Louis Coppola's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including
charitable and civic endeavors; and

WHEREAS, Louis Coppola is survived by his brother, William; his
sister, Marie Olivier; nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews
that he deeply cherished; he was predeceased by his parents and older
brother, Anthony; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Louis Coppola leaves behind a legacy which will long endure
the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all he
served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Louis Coppola, distinguished citizen and devoted
member of his community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Louis Coppola.