Judith M. "Judy" (Cardarelli) Coppola

FRANKFORT- Judith M. “Judy” (Cardarelli) Coppola, age 83, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023. Judy and her husband, Hank were in Las Vegas to be with their daughter, Karen and her family, when she became ill and passed away with the love of her entire family by her side. Judy was born in Utica on April 25, 1939 to the late Joseph A. and Mary (Carparelli) Cardarelli. She attended Brandegee and Conkling Elementary Schools and was a graduate of T. R. Proctor High School where she met her childhood sweetheart. On May 9, 1959, Judy married Henry M. “Hank” Coppola. This marriage was based upon complete trust in each other, which began at a very young age. Their love and faithfulness never left them; that was their sheer bond. Their children saw all of this and hold these memories in their hearts and in their own relationships. Judy was employed as a bookkeeper at Carparelli Bros. She was meticulous, trustworthy, and punctual. Judy was able to blend these virtues and skills on the home front as an excellent wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. Judy was stronger than she knew and was loved more than she could have ever imagined. She had the courage to take on all of life’s responsibilities with a dear heart. Judy was spirited and ambitious, there was a brightness about her, and she often found herself taking charge of situations. She was one who had a positive and outgoing attitude. Judy and Hank golfed on the fairways of many local courses and in Florida. They traveled overseas to Europe and Asia and their fondest memories were that of Capri, which they thought had the most beautiful scenery in the world. More recently they especially traveled to Las Vegas, AZ and Charlotte, NC, to be closer to the kids, spending precious time with her family was all she needed to make her happy. As a mom she was an exceptional role model. She never forgot to remind her girls during tough patches that “this too shall pass.” She wanted her girls to deal with life with fortitude. She was a facilitator of the next generation, often offering advice to her grandchildren, gathered from the wisdom of her years. She shaped her entire family, and she didn’t even know it. Judy knew that we as humans can make plans, but the Lord determines our steps; she attended the Tuesday night Novenas and practiced her faith at St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church. Judy is survived by her beloved husband Henry; her daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Donald Wilson, and Christine Coppola and her husband, Robert Tucker; as well as her grandchildren Marianne Coppola, Jessica Wilson and her partner Nate Sexton; and her great-grandchildren Braxton Henry, and Emily Nicole. She is also survived by her brothers Joseph Cardarelli (and the late Joanne Cardarelli), and Donald and Debbie Cardarelli; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and her sister-in-law, Lillian Coppola. She shared life with her best friend, Palma Malta, who she loved dearly. She was predeceased by her brother-in-law Pasquale Coppola, and her sister-in-law Patricia Trimboli. Judy took ill while visiting family in Las Vegas. Her family will always remain grateful for the professional and personal care from those who attended to her. Memorial contributions may be considered to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital online www.stjude.org or to St. Anthony and St. Agnes Church, 422 Tilden Ave., Utica, NY 13501. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Judith’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. from the funeral home and at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony and St. Agnes Church, 422 Tilden Ave., Utica, where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery.

Judith M. "Judy" (Cardarelli) Coppola

April 25, 1939 - March 10, 2023