Jenny M. Coppa, 95, wife, homemaker, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all who knew and loved her, passed away on December 27, 2024. She is survived by her children and their spouses; Tony III and Janice Coppa, Jim and Ogi Coppa, Dino and Amy Coppa, and Toni Nolte; grandchildren and their spouses, AJ IV and Alaina Coppa, Adam Coppa, Vincent and Stephanie Coppa, Victoria and Charles Partin, Marcus Coppa, Pierce and Jaide Coppa, Anna and Thomas Cox, Dino Coppa Jr., Angelina Coppa, and seven great-grandchildren.

During their almost 70 years of marriage, Jenny and her husband Tony shared many Air Force adventures that took them abroad to France, Turkey, and Germany as well as many places within the eastern US, settling in Newport News, Va upon his retirement. Jenny always volunteered with the Air Force Wives Club wherever they were stationed.

She was a lifelong Steeler fan and married Tony despite his devotion to the Browns. Jenny got to celebrate the highs of football fandom much more often than he did.

Jenny was an amazing cook, specializing in homemade pastas and Italian dishes but capable of much more. She made meals for six on an enlisted man's salary for years.

Jenny cherished and nurtured her family along with all the friends that her children brought home over the years. She was the heart and soul of the Coppa Italian-American family, creating a household filled with love, laughter, compassion, and empathy.

Viewing will take place at W. J. Smith and Son Funeral Home, 210 Harpersville Rd., Newport News, VA 23601 on Sunday, January 5th, 2025 from 3:00-4:30 PM. A graveside service will be held at 3 PM on January 24, 2025 at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veteran's Cemetery, Suffolk, VA.

To view her online obituary, go to www.wjsmithandson.com and please sign the guest book. In lieu of flowers consider donations to the Alzheimer's Association, https://act.alz.org.

Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.