Debra A. Roepken

Debra A. Roepken (nee Coticchio), 66, of West Babylon, formerly of Ozone Park, entered into Eternal Life on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Wesley L. Roepken. Adored daughter of Maria (Lipiari) Coticchio and the late Luciano Coticchio. Devoted mother of Christine Roepken, Elizabeth Strejlau, and Kathleen Levenson. Adored grandmother of Ryan Levenson, Hailey Levenson, and Ethan Strejlau. Cherished sister of Luanne Polito, Michael Coticchio, and the late Patricia Coticchio. Also survived by her beloved Pepper. A business owner of Custom Micro Computer Resources in West Babylon, Debra was a warrior woman who battled fiercely through four bouts with cancer with an unshakable faith that carried her through her illness. It was her enormous courage in the face of adversity that left her adoring family inspired by her energizing spirit. Debra's great legacy of strength, courage, wisdom, and stamina are among the greatest gifts that she has passed onto her daughters to carry on and honor her legacy. They will cherish her memory of her love of gardening, crocheting, cooking, swimming, reading, and playing card games. Debra will be forever loved and deeply missed by each life that she touched. The family will receive friends at Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 W. Main Street, Babylon, Friday, July 5, 2024, 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Funeral mass 10:00 AM Saturday, July 6, 2024, Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church, 666 Albin Ave, West Babylon, NY 11704. Interment to follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, 2030 Wellwood Ave, Farmingdale, NY 11735. In lieu of flowers, donations in Debra's name can be made to the American Cancer Society.