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Regret to pass on bad news.  18ZBlueGoose has passed away after a short illness.  He died last Friday.

Master Sergeant US Army SF Bluegoose compromised. Out. He will not be forgotten. DOL/RIP

Edward J. Coppola Jr. was surrounded by his family when he passed away at home on May 19, 2017, following a recent battle with cancer.

He retired from the US Army Special Forces as a Green Beret Master Sergeant, and later retired from a career at Tucson Electric Power.

Edward Coppola Jr. is survived by his beloved wife, Margret, and their seven shared children: Keli Elkins (Brian), Dani Banks (Scott Baldwin), EJ Coppola (Cassie), Crista Coppola (Jason), Erika Williamson (Chris) & Welby Nielsen (Leah); 19 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.  He is also survived by his mother, Betty Coppola and was preceded in death by his father, Edward J. Coppola.

Services will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at  2:00 p.m. at Marana Mortuary & Cemetery, 12146 W Barnett Road, Marana, AZ.

Memorial contributions to Disable American Veterans at https://www.dav.org

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting: http://maranamortuarycemetery.com/category/obituaries/

US Army Green Beret Master Sgt Coppola: The Man, The Myth, The Legend

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Condolences and a special salute. May God be with him and help his family cope with this.  

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