1946
Frank
2020
Frank J. Kopeski Jr.
November 3, 1946 — July 8, 2020
STERLING – Frank J. Kopeski, Jr., 73, beloved husband of Virginia (Rizzo) Kopeski, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Born in Worcester and raised in Uxbridge, he was the son of the late Frank J. Kopeski, Sr. and Jennie (Wolock) Kopeski.
After graduating from Uxbridge High School, Frank went onto further his education at the University of Massachusetts - Amherst where he earned his bachelor’s degree. While attending the university, he was a member of the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program. Then, following college, he honorably served his country as a lieutenant during the Vietnam War with the United States Army where he was a member of the Military Police. Upon his return home, Frank moved to New York City and began his career with the United States Customs, The Department of the Treasury. He first served as a Sky Marshal and then later went on to become a Special Agent, retiring in 1998 after many years of dedicated service. After he retired, he moved his family to Sterling, Massachusetts. As a resident of Sterling, Frank was a faithful member of St. Richard of Chichester Church. He was an avid hunter and fisher and was a member of the Eight Point Sportsmen’s Club.
More than anything else, Frank loved spending time with his family. He was very involved in his children’s activities and in the summers, he made sure he took the family on many vacations and camping trips filled with lots of adventures.
He will be lovingly missed and remembered by his wife of 32 years, Virginia “Ginger” of Sterling; his daughter, Janine Downey and her husband, Matthew of Sterling; his son, Frank J. Kopeski, III of Warrenton, VA; and his sister, Joan Jakuboski of Dighton.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, July 13 in the Miles-Sterling Funeral Home and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Road, Sterling (appropriate Covid-19 protocol will be observed including the use of masks and social distancing). A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Richard of Chichester Church in Sterling. Frank will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery, Sterling. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Eight Point Sportsmen’s Club, 147 Beaman Road, Sterling 01564.
To share a memory or to offer an online condolence, please visit the "Tribute Wall" on this page.
After graduating from Uxbridge High School, Frank went onto further his education at the University of Massachusetts - Amherst where he earned his bachelor’s degree. While attending the university, he was a member of the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program. Then, following college, he honorably served his country as a lieutenant during the Vietnam War with the United States Army where he was a member of the Military Police. Upon his return home, Frank moved to New York City and began his career with the United States Customs, The Department of the Treasury. He first served as a Sky Marshal and then later went on to become a Special Agent, retiring in 1998 after many years of dedicated service. After he retired, he moved his family to Sterling, Massachusetts. As a resident of Sterling, Frank was a faithful member of St. Richard of Chichester Church. He was an avid hunter and fisher and was a member of the Eight Point Sportsmen’s Club.
More than anything else, Frank loved spending time with his family. He was very involved in his children’s activities and in the summers, he made sure he took the family on many vacations and camping trips filled with lots of adventures.
He will be lovingly missed and remembered by his wife of 32 years, Virginia “Ginger” of Sterling; his daughter, Janine Downey and her husband, Matthew of Sterling; his son, Frank J. Kopeski, III of Warrenton, VA; and his sister, Joan Jakuboski of Dighton.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, July 13 in the Miles-Sterling Funeral Home and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Road, Sterling (appropriate Covid-19 protocol will be observed including the use of masks and social distancing). A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Richard of Chichester Church in Sterling. Frank will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery, Sterling. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Eight Point Sportsmen’s Club, 147 Beaman Road, Sterling 01564.
To share a memory or to offer an online condolence, please visit the "Tribute Wall" on this page.
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