OBIT: Estelle T. (Neri) COPPOLA, 2007, formerly of Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- COPPOLA, Estelle T. (Neri) 08/23/07 Daily American Estelle T. (Neri) Coppola, 92, Palm Bay, Fla., formerly of Coal Junction, died Aug. 21, 2007, in Palm Bay. Born Jan. 30, 1915, in Jenners, a daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Bignardi) Neri, Coal Junction. Also preceded in death by husband of 56 years, Enrico A. "Henry" Coppola on April 12, 1999; sisters, Jennie Neri, Angelina Brescia, Pearl Oldren and Jean Thompson; and brothers, Dominic "George," Archille "Kelly" and Dwight "Bunny" Neri. Survived by daughter, Betty Jane, married to Joseph Rogers, Palm Bay; grand-daughter, Michelle (Rogers), married to David Smith, Palm Bay; brothers, Lewis Neri, Jennerstown; and Anthony Neri, married to the former Joyce Owen, Coal Junction; sister-in-law, Annabelle Neri, Gray; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. At the age of 15 Estelle moved to New York City and worked there all of her adult life. In the early years she worked in the defense plants during World War II but the job she enjoyed the most was working for Paramount Pictures while Francis Ford Coppola made the Godfather movies. Estelle and Henry retired in 1983 and moved back to Pennsylvania. After Henry's death she moved to Florida to be near her daughter and granddaughter. Estelle will be remembered as a "special lady" who always took pride in her appearance and loved pretty things but especially loved her family. Member of All Saints Catholic Parish. Viewing from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 409 Main St., Boswell, where vigil for the deceased will be held 6 p.m. Friday. Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at All Saints Chapel, Acosta. The Rev. Fr. Justin A. Ratajczak, OFM Conv. Celebrant. Committal Mount Carmel Cemetery, near Jennerstown. In lieu of flowers please make a mass offering in memory of Estelle.