Custodes Pacis Lodge #2085, OSIA

Your thoughts and prayers are being requested for the Coppolino family on the death of Dominic A. Coppolino. Dominic was the father of lodge members Capt. Deborah Kelly and Meghann Kelly. His obituary from the Philadelphia Inquirer follows.

Dominic A. Coppolino
COPPOLINO
DOMINIC A., of Somerton, formerly of South Phila. on Feb. 1, 2008. Beloved husband of Lucy M. for 58 years; devoted father of Richard and Deborah Jo Kelly (William); Pop-Pop to Joseph (Angeleen), Lisa (Tom), Meghann and Meredith; great grandfather of Christopher. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tues. (Feb. 5) 9:45 to 11:00 A.M. in St. Christopher Church, 13301 Proctor Rd., Phila., PA 19116. Funeral Mass 11:00 A.M. Entombment Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Christopher Church.

It is with regret that I post the obituary of longtime Custodes Pacis Member, Anthony Di Siro. Anthony was a Charter Member of our organization and he will be missed. Your thoughts and prayers are requested for the DiSiro family.

ANTHONY L. age 78 on Dec. 6, 2007. Precious husband of Geraldine Anne (nee Marchig). Beloved father of David (Stacey). Grandfather of Samantha Rachael. Son of the late Ida and Ceasar DiSiro. Survived by sister Catherine Aloi, devoted brother Dominick who was by his side 11 months during his illness, and sister Maryann DiSiro and the late Irene DiSiro. Anthony served as a policeman for 25 years and worked for Frank Rizzo for 2 of those 25 years. He loved his job. He was a member of Custodus Paci Lodge 5, Leaque of the Sacred Heart and the FOP. Anthony was a carefree bachelor until a bolt of lightning struck and love brought him together with Gerry his wife. They were soul mates and always together. He will be sadly missed. Deep love brought them together for 25 beautiful years. Sleep well my precious until we meet again. Relatives and friends invited to his Viewing Tues. 7 to 9 P.M. and Wed. 8:30 A.M. RUFFENACH FUNERAL HOME, 21st St. and Snyder Ave. Funeral Mass St. Monica Church 10 A.M. Int. SS Peter and Paul Cem. Family requests donations in his name to Phila. SPCA, 3rd and Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19134.
Published in the Philadelphia Inquirer & Philadelphia Daily News on 12/9/2007.

It is with regret that we inform you of the passing of Custodes Pacis’ member, Leon Testa. His obituary from the Inquirer follows:

TESTA
LEON L. SR., on May 11, 2007. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Ludwig). Loving father of Joseph (Celeste), Leon Jr. (Cecilia), Joanne Zepp, and Donna (Bob) Devereaux. Dear grandfather of Jennifer (Karl), Nicole, Leon III, Michael, Nicole, Alaina, and Alexa. Great grandfather of Cameron, Zachary, and Julia. Brother of Joan Trongone-Twardy (Joe). Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and funeral on Wednesday from 8 to 10:30 A.M. at the PENNSYLVANIA BURIAL CO., INC., 1327-29 S. Broad St. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 17th and Morris Sts. Int. New St. Mary’s Cem., Bellmawr, NJ.