
Cindy Kopitar
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Cindy Janet Meyer Kopitar entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut after a courageous battle against a number of medical issues. Her husband, Joseph, was at her side when she passed away.
Cindy was born in 1953 to the late Eileen and Arthur Meyer. She graduated from West Milford High School in 1971 and then earned a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Environmental Sciences from Ramapo College in 1975.
While working at Bamberger's department store, she met her husband, Joseph and they were married in 1975. Cindy was employed in various sales positions, a circulation manager for a local newspaper, a pre-K teacher and a full-time mother to their daughter Cori who was born in 1983.
Cindy possessed a passion for life. She loved flowers, raised butterflies in season and studied science.
She was an active member in her housing complex, taking care of others and organizing holiday events.
Cindy is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Joseph Kopitar, loving daughter Cori and her husband Andy Magnotta , loving grandson Luigi, brother-in-law, Thomas and his wife Coleen, brother-in-law John and his wife Judy brother-in-law Gerard and sister-in-law Sister Mary Kopitar. Cindy is also survived by a 17 year old spoiled Shih Tzu, Munchie, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews as well as several longtime friends.
All services will be private and conducted by the Portland Memorial Funeral Home, 231 Main St, Portland. A luncheon to celebrate Cindy's life will be held in the Spring.
