On this anniversary of Bud's leaving us, "a year to the day," and remembering his love of singing, I thought that I'd post a short song, one that you may have heard, called "Love's Never Lost." Forgive the emotion in my voice. After all, who doesn't get sentimental over Irish music? 
You may listen here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/mntpyv94ff531ku/20210306LovesNeverLost.mp3?raw=1

(I hope the link works, you may need to copy it to your browser's address box first)

For every wound, a balm; for every sorrow, cheer. 
Love to all - cousin George

Hi my name's alanna grace coppinger um I was very very sad when my grampa passed away because you know he was the one who started all of this love and he made a lovely family and he has always been there for you me and everyone else in our family. But sadly it was time for him to go, he is having a happy life in heaven and he is watching over his family so love you grandpa💚💙💛

Dear Betty and all my  Cousins,
I have so many happy memories of Buddy from the Coppinger and Murray family gatherings at Knollwood and at Aunt Hannah's in East Hartford.  We could count on Buddy to get the party going and lead us in singing so many  Irish melodies. What a beautiful voice he had!  
Sending you our love and sympathy during this time of sadness and loss.
Eileen  and Lyle Mark

Dear Donna, Jeff, Aunt Betty, all the wonderful Coppinger Family, 
We were so saddened to hear of Uncle Buddy's passing, we just found out today, and want you to know that are prayers and sympathies are with you all.  It is so hard at this time of separation to know you are grieving and we can't physically comfort you.   I am thinking back on all the warm summer days at Knollwood and jumping off the pier, the days of sitting around and sharing,,,, seeing mom and day, Buddy and Betty sharing a laugh... all those beautiful memories,,, glastonbury, old saybrook,  ... please know how much I am sending my love and deep sympathy.  God Bless you all and keep healthy and safe, with Love, Kathy and Dan D'Amelio

Dear Aunt Betty and my cousins - 

Trisha, Katie, Meg, and I, as well as Mom and Dad, send along to each of you all our heartfelt condolences. What fond memories I have of Bud! The smiles, the laughs, the stories, the jests, the jokes... such a profoundly Irish sense of humor. As I said to him the last time I saw him, he was his father's son. So many good times together. And I'll always be grateful for the lovely chats I had with him about visits with the family in Ireland.  

Much love to all of you,
Cousin George  

When Irish eyes are smiling
Sure, 'tis like the morn in Spring
In the lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing  

I'm sorry to hear about Mike's passing. I had the honor and pleasure of working with Mike before his retirement, he was one of the best Paramedics I've ever seen and worked with.  Mike was also well known and well liked in the Los Angeles Fire Department Paramedic community and his professionalism and compassion for his patients was inspirational, and still is to me.     

Mike was the face of the paramedic program.  It was not only one of the best thing that happened to the Fire Department, it was one of the best things to ever happen in East Hartford's history.   A great guy!

Ralph Gates
Firefighter 68-96

Dear Aunt Betty and Family~ I am so very sorry to hear of Uncle Bud’s passing. I want you to know that you and  your  family are in my heart and  mind.  Sending you lots  of love and wishing you comfort and peace at this sad time. Please take care.   

 Much love,  Carolyn and Mark

Dear Aunt Betty and my dear cousins, 
Sending you lots of sympathy, love and prayers.  We have such fond memories of all our fun times together. May all your wonderful memories give you comfort, strength and peace. 
Lots of love,
Laura and Ray, Kathy and Dan

Mike retired three years before I started in 1994, but I  enjoyed meeting him and talking with him.  I was one of so many EHFD paramedics who benefited  directly from his research and pioneering spirit in emergency medicine.

Thoughts and condolences from our family to yours.

Mike was my first friend at Engine Five, I started there in 1968  we went bird hunting in the meadows.  I will miss Mike , my condolences to Betty and the family.  Mike worked with me at Engine  2 just before retiring.     Tony and Anita Rinaldi

Aunt Betty and family, 
Sending heartfelt sympathy to you all on the passing of Uncle Bud. May the love, prayers and support of your family and friends bring you some comfort during this most difficult time.  Thinking of you and sending our love. 
Abbie & family 

Condolences from the LaPointe family of the East Hartford Fire Department.  

Betty and Family - So very sorry to hear of Buds passing.  He was just an amazing guy.  I have fond memories of my visit with Bud and yourself at your house a few years back as well as at the Coppinger Reunion in 2018.   He was just the best story teller with a great passion for life.   I'm sure he was very proud of the great legacy he leaves behind thru his kids and grandkids.  Our deepest sympathies to you and your entire family.

Love

The Lawler Family from Maine

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Michael E. Coppinger

February 4, 1938 – March 14, 2020

Benjamin J. Callahan Funeral Home

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