My Oldest Brother
James "Jimmy/Jim" Koper, 73, of Weeki Wachee, passed away on October 16, 2019 at Regional Medical Center at Bayonet Point in Hudson, Florida, after a tragic automobile accident. Jimmy, as his family called him, was born on September 2, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Irvin and Sophie (Kowalski) Koper.
He attended grade school at St. Hyacinth Roman Catholic Church and graduated high school from St. Elizabeth Catholic School, both in the Poletown area of Detroit, Michigan.
After graduating high school, he served his Country in the US Army, as an medic in Texas and Vietnam.
After being discharged from the Army he worked for GM and Beckwith Evans. Eventually becoming a co-owner of A-Sharp Vending. After the vending machine company dissolved he moved to Florida with his family for a fresh start. He retired from Universal Capital of Spring Hill, Florida.
Jim enjoyed traveling, dining out, watching wrestling, listening to music and spending time with family and friends.
Even though he lived in Florida, he enjoyed watching his hometown teams, the Detroit Lions, the Detroit Red Wings and University of Michigan College Football.
He is survived by his wife of almost 26 years, Anita; his children, Sherri Koper of Tampa, FL, and Jason Koper of St. Clair Shores, MI; adopted daughter Megan Koper of FL; stepchildren, Dawn (Richard) Triconi of Mirror Lake, NH, and Philip Badami of Spring Hill, FL; granddaughter, Nicole Badami of New York, NY; sisters, Darlene "Dolly" Koper, Sandy (Tom Gray) Dzwonik, Kim (John) Davis, all of Michigan and brother, Irvin "Butch" (Faye) Koper of Missouri; 5 nieces, 3 nephews and many cousins.
He will be laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.
Arrangements:
On Friday, December 20, 2019, visitation will be from 10-11am with a Chapel Service from 11am-12pm at Brewer Funeral Home located at 4550 Commercial Way in Spring Hill (Spring Hill Chapel).
There will be a blessing service at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell at 1 pm
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a contribution to the VETERAN'S HEAT FACTORY, c/o Gus Guadagnino
James "Jimmy/Jim" Koper, 73, of Weeki Wachee, passed away on October 16, 2019 at Regional Medical Center at Bayonet Point in Hudson, Florida, after a tragic automobile accident. Jimmy, as his family called him, was born on September 2, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Irvin and Sophie (Kowalski) Koper.
He attended grade school at St. Hyacinth Roman Catholic Church and graduated high school from St. Elizabeth Catholic School, both in the Poletown area of Detroit, Michigan.
After graduating high school, he served his Country in the US Army, as an medic in Texas and Vietnam.
After being discharged from the Army he worked for GM and Beckwith Evans. Eventually becoming a co-owner of A-Sharp Vending. After the vending machine company dissolved he moved to Florida with his family for a fresh start. He retired from Universal Capital of Spring Hill, Florida.
Jim enjoyed traveling, dining out, watching wrestling, listening to music and spending time with family and friends.
Even though he lived in Florida, he enjoyed watching his hometown teams, the Detroit Lions, the Detroit Red Wings and University of Michigan College Football.
He is survived by his wife of almost 26 years, Anita; his children, Sherri Koper of Tampa, FL, and Jason Koper of St. Clair Shores, MI; adopted daughter Megan Koper of FL; stepchildren, Dawn (Richard) Triconi of Mirror Lake, NH, and Philip Badami of Spring Hill, FL; granddaughter, Nicole Badami of New York, NY; sisters, Darlene "Dolly" Koper, Sandy (Tom Gray) Dzwonik, Kim (John) Davis, all of Michigan and brother, Irvin "Butch" (Faye) Koper of Missouri; 5 nieces, 3 nephews and many cousins.
He will be laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.
Arrangements:
On Friday, December 20, 2019, visitation will be from 10-11am with a Chapel Service from 11am-12pm at Brewer Funeral Home located at 4550 Commercial Way in Spring Hill (Spring Hill Chapel).
There will be a blessing service at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell at 1 pm
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a contribution to the VETERAN'S HEAT FACTORY, c/o Gus Guadagnino
My Oldest Brother
James "Jimmy/Jim" Koper, 73, of Weeki Wachee, passed away on October 16, 2019 at Regional Medical Center at Bayonet Point in Hudson, Florida, after a tragic automobile accident. Jimmy, as his family called him, was born on September 2, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Irvin and Sophie (Kowalski) Koper.
He attended grade school at St. Hyacinth Roman Catholic Church and graduated high school from St. Elizabeth Catholic School, both in the Poletown area of Detroit, Michigan.
After graduating high school, he served his Country in the US Army, as an medic in Texas and Vietnam.
After being discharged from the Army he worked for GM and Beckwith Evans. Eventually becoming a co-owner of A-Sharp Vending. After the vending machine company dissolved he moved to Florida with his family for a fresh start. He retired from Universal Capital of Spring Hill, Florida.
Jim enjoyed traveling, dining out, watching wrestling, listening to music and spending time with family and friends.
Even though he lived in Florida, he enjoyed watching his hometown teams, the Detroit Lions, the Detroit Red Wings and University of Michigan College Football.
He is survived by his wife of almost 26 years, Anita; his children, Sherri Koper of Tampa, FL, and Jason Koper of St. Clair Shores, MI; adopted daughter Megan Koper of FL; stepchildren, Dawn (Richard) Triconi of Mirror Lake, NH, and Philip Badami of Spring Hill, FL; granddaughter, Nicole Badami of New York, NY; sisters, Darlene "Dolly" Koper, Sandy (Tom Gray) Dzwonik, Kim (John) Davis, all of Michigan and brother, Irvin "Butch" (Faye) Koper of Missouri; 5 nieces, 3 nephews and many cousins.
He will be laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.
Arrangements:
On Friday, December 20, 2019, visitation will be from 10-11am with a Chapel Service from 11am-12pm at Brewer Funeral Home located at 4550 Commercial Way in Spring Hill (Spring Hill Chapel).
There will be a blessing service at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell at 1 pm
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a contribution to the VETERAN'S HEAT FACTORY, c/o Gus Guadagnino
James "Jimmy/Jim" Koper, 73, of Weeki Wachee, passed away on October 16, 2019 at Regional Medical Center at Bayonet Point in Hudson, Florida, after a tragic automobile accident. Jimmy, as his family called him, was born on September 2, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Irvin and Sophie (Kowalski) Koper.
He attended grade school at St. Hyacinth Roman Catholic Church and graduated high school from St. Elizabeth Catholic School, both in the Poletown area of Detroit, Michigan.
After graduating high school, he served his Country in the US Army, as an medic in Texas and Vietnam.
After being discharged from the Army he worked for GM and Beckwith Evans. Eventually becoming a co-owner of A-Sharp Vending. After the vending machine company dissolved he moved to Florida with his family for a fresh start. He retired from Universal Capital of Spring Hill, Florida.
Jim enjoyed traveling, dining out, watching wrestling, listening to music and spending time with family and friends.
Even though he lived in Florida, he enjoyed watching his hometown teams, the Detroit Lions, the Detroit Red Wings and University of Michigan College Football.
He is survived by his wife of almost 26 years, Anita; his children, Sherri Koper of Tampa, FL, and Jason Koper of St. Clair Shores, MI; adopted daughter Megan Koper of FL; stepchildren, Dawn (Richard) Triconi of Mirror Lake, NH, and Philip Badami of Spring Hill, FL; granddaughter, Nicole Badami of New York, NY; sisters, Darlene "Dolly" Koper, Sandy (Tom Gray) Dzwonik, Kim (John) Davis, all of Michigan and brother, Irvin "Butch" (Faye) Koper of Missouri; 5 nieces, 3 nephews and many cousins.
He will be laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.
Arrangements:
On Friday, December 20, 2019, visitation will be from 10-11am with a Chapel Service from 11am-12pm at Brewer Funeral Home located at 4550 Commercial Way in Spring Hill (Spring Hill Chapel).
There will be a blessing service at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell at 1 pm
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a contribution to the VETERAN'S HEAT FACTORY, c/o Gus Guadagnino
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