Amy Coppola, 83, of Conneaut, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on January 14, 2017, with her daughters by her side. Amy Simone was born on October 28, 1933, the daughter of the late Louis and Madeline (Gildone) Simone. Amy loved the Conneaut area and lived most of her life within 10 miles of her childhood home. While growing up, Amy’s father owned various grocery stores in the harbor area. Amy liked to share stories of how she and her siblings had to leave Dean Avenue School during recess and lunch to sell penny candy and deliver groceries to customers.

Amy graduated from Conneaut High School in 1951. After graduation, she moved to downtown Cleveland with her sister, Norma, to do office work. Amy did not stay long in Cleveland, she returned to Conneaut to help her father run his grocery store, Simone’s Golden Dawn, while her brother, Sam, was in the service.

In 1957, Amy married Carmen (Pudge) Coppola. In their early days, Amy and Pudge loved to dance at all the hot spots from Conneaut to Cleveland.  A highlight of their life was when they attended the opening of the Richfield Coliseum on October 26, 1974 where their favorite performer, Frank Sinatra, was the main attraction. Pudge and Amy raised 3 children, Christopher, Kim and Debra.

 Amy loved family events. Most recently, a huge thrill was attending the wedding and reception of her grandson, J.R. to Brittany. She was also grateful to spend the evening with her sisters, Nancy, Esther and brother – in –law, Bill. Family and friends were Amy’s delight.  Every July, Amy looked forward to the Simone Family Reunion. Over the years, she loved visiting with her brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews at Conneaut Township Park, watching the sunset and reminiscing about fun times. Amy was thankful to celebrate one last Christmas Eve with her immediate family, eating the traditional calamari in sauce. Throughout her life, Amy’s hobbies were bowling, playing Pinochle, trying out new restaurants and going to the casino.

 Amy worked at General Electric in Conneaut for 28 years. Amy loved working at GE and made many lifelong friends. Over the years, Amy kept in contact with coworkers through monthly lunches, weekly dinners and Pinochle games with her “sisters” that lasted late into the night. Amy also felt blessed to live in a neighborhood in which she was surrounded by dear friends. Amy had neighbors that were always willing to pop in for a visit, shovel snow from her walk, and call to check up on her and send warm regards.                                                                                                                                                             

Amy is preceded in death by her husband, Pudge Coppola, her son, Christopher Coppola, her brothers, Samuel Simone and Joseph Simone and sisters, Ruth Dean and Norma Sass. Amy is survived by her two daughters, Kim (Jim) Jury and Debra Coppola, her grandson, J.R. (Brittany) Jury and sisters, Nancy (Richard) Rolfe and Esther (William) Albergo. Amy also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews.

At Amy’s request, no services will be held. A Life Celebration will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017, the day that would have been Amy‘s 84th birthday. Details will be announced at a later date. All family, friends and acquaintances are welcome to join in the celebration.

A huge thank you goes out to Amy’s niece, Devona Simone, for the countless hours she spent with Amy at Cleveland Clinic and the David Simpson House in Euclid. Also deserving of great thanks are the many care givers, whose expertise and compassion were remarkable throughout Amy’s illness. You are all a rare kind of generous and you will forever have a special place in our hearts.

If anyone wishes to make a donation in Amy‘s name, please do so to: Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio 44004., or envelopes will be available at the Raisian Family Funeral Home, 581 Harbor St, Conneaut, Ohio 44030 who is handling the funeral arrangements.

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