Dr. M. Nicholas Coppola

Dr. M. Nicholas Coppola, age 50, passed away with his family by his side, Tuesday, June 30, 2015. He was born in Spring Valley, New York, on September 7, 1964 to Dr. John Anthony Coppola and Daryl Lachman. He was raised in Monroe, New York. He graduated from Monroe-Woodbury High School in 1982.

He attended S.U.N.Y., Potsdam, New York. After earning his Bachelor’s degree in Biology, he began his active duty in the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant. He was a member of the All Army Wrestling Team. He served in Hawaii, Korea, Virginia, San Antonio, Texas and Washington D.C. at the United States Pentagon. During his 26–years of active duty, he advanced his education by earning two Master’s Degrees and his PhD. In healthcare; he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.

After his retirement, he began his career at Texas Tech University, in the Health Science Center, as a professor and program Director. He was a published author of various medical articles and academic test books, in the health field. He was a member of the Scottish Rite Free Masons, Scofield Lodge, in Hawaii.

He is preceded in death by his father.

Left to cherish his memory, his wife, Susannah Chambers Coppola; children, Nicholas, Holly, Gigi; mother, Daryl Lachman; sister, Beati and her husband, Joe Leck; sister, Mary Jo and her husband, Tim Leib and many close friends he considered family.

Arrangements under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Lubbock, TX.