Joseph A. Coppola
June 4, 1930 ~ January 11, 2026
Born in:
Jamaica, Queens, NY
Resided in:
Branford, CT
Joseph A. Coppola, 95, of Branford, formerly of Milford and North Haven for many years, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026. He was the loving husband of Jocelyn (Ende) Coppola. Joseph was born in Jamaica, Queens, New York on June 4, 1930 to the late Michael and Mary (Capone) Coppola. Joseph was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and the CT Air National Guard. After moving to Connecticut, he worked as an engineer for WTNH-TV until his retirement.
Besides his wife, Jocelyn, Joseph leaves behind his children; Jeffrey Coppola of North Haven, Joel Coppola and his wife Kimberly of West Haven, and Jay Coppola and his wife Marcee of Auburndale, Florida; his grandchildren, Tracee, Austin and his wife Lauren, Gregory and his wife Katie, and Kimberly and her husband Sean; his great-grandchildren, Leilani, Jayden, James, Lily, Charlotte, and Hailey; and great-great grandchild Giavanna; his sister, Rosemary Horner; and brother, Michael Coppola. He was predeceased by his daughter in-law, Kathryn Coppola.
Graveside Burial with Military Honors will be private. To leave a condolence for Joseph’s family, see obituary at www.beecherandbennett.com.
With sincere condolences to Jeff and family.