18Aug
August 18, 2021
David C. Coppola, 66, of Syracuse, died Wednesday at Crouse Hospital after a long illness. David was born in Rome, NY the son of the late Frank and Rosemary (Carroll) Coppola. He retired as branch manager of the Utica Off-Track Betting, where he enjoyed talking to and meeting people. David liked to travel to racetracks where he would watch horse racing and dog racing.
He is survived by his daughter Diana Coppola of Rochester, his brother James (Vicky) Coppola of Fulton, niece Lynn (Steve) VanHorn of Fulton, and nephews Brandon (Amanda Murdie) Coppola of Syracuse, and Christopher Orr of Michigan.
Funeral services and burial will be private.
The arrangements are in the care of The Sugar Funeral Home Inc. Fulton.
I will miss David very much. He was a wonderful man. I only wish our circumstances were different. Forever in my heart. Love you.
David was a GREAT Brother-in-law although more like a Brother. I am going to miss him very much. He could always make me smile, and had the Love for the Casinos, and the Track. It was truly his only enjoyment, the one and only thing he did for himself.
Over the past few years both my father and I had been going through a lot of medical issues. Through the fight for better health, our relationship grew even stronger. Even though he is free from his physical form, I will hold the memory of my dad in my heart forever. I know that he’s watching over me and proud of the steps I’ve made towards my future success.