Honor Mission WWII / Ret Police Chief
Event Date
05/18/2019
Event Time10:30 am;
Location
Gloucester County Veterans Cemetery
240 N. Tuckahoe Road
Williamstown, NJ
Philip J. Coppolino, Sr., 91, of Sewell, NJ, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019, in Jefferson Health, Washington Twp., NJ. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he has been a resident of Sewell for the past sixteen years, formerly of Glassboro.
Phil served in the Merchant Marine during World War II and joined Glassboro Police Department in 1949, retiring in January, 1984, as Chief of Police. At the time of his retirement, he was President of NJ State Police Chiefs Association. He enjoyed boating and sports, was an avid Phillies fan and especially enjoyed just being with his family for dinners and get-togethers.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 11:00 AM in Gloucester County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Tuckahoe Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ. It is requested that people arrive by 10:30 AM. The family would appreciate contributions to Mark J. Bresani Foundation, 344 Prosser Avenue, Williamstown, NJ 08094. Arrangements by MATHIS FUNERAL HOME, Glassboro.
For those interested in participating in a Flag Line with Warriors Watch and friends. meet at the cemetery by 10:30am, Flag line to be in place by 10:45am.
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