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BOARDMAN -- Michael Brian Cope, 75, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.
He was born Nov. 7, 1947, in Salem, a son of the late Byron and Frances Louise Moore Cope.
Michael graduated from East Palestine High School in 1965 and went on to earn an associate degree in business administration from Jefferson Technical College in Steubenville.
He was a longtime employee with Home Savings and Loan (nka Premier Bank) as a manager of the East Palestine and Salem branches.
After retirement, he enjoyed working and playing at Firestone Farms golf course.
An avid long-term player in the game of pool, he attended many tournaments around the country.
Michael loved to ride his motorcycle with his son.
He was a proud Vietnam veteran, serving in the Army from 1968 to 1974, where he was a ballistic meteorologist. During his service to his country, Michael received the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal and the Rifle Marksman designation. Michael was a proud member of the VFW.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, the former Cathleen Cavanaugh, whom he happily married Jan. 30, 1993; children, Matthew (Melissa) Cope of Anchorage, Alaska, Anthony (Lonna) Cope of Columbiana, Kelly Lipka (Chad Manchester) of Boardman and Chris (Danielle) Realty of Boardman; sister, Margo Zuch of East Palestine; brother, Dean (Debbie) Cope of East Palestine; grandchildren, Harley, Jackson, Adam, Caitlyn, Chase, Jolene and Luke; and his dog, Fozzy.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Phillip "Dusty" Cope; and brother-in-law, Robert Zuch.
Friends may call 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, and from 10 to 10:50 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, at the Fox Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman.
There will be a funeral service following at 11 a.m., officiated by the Rev. Edward P. Noga.
Interment will be in Glenview Cemetery in East Palestine.
Those who wish to remember Michael in a special way may send contributions in Michael's name to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox and Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman. Family and friends of Michael may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to leave condolences for the Cope family.
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