Leon L. Copping

Leon L. Copping passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of the late Mary Frances Copping for 55 years. Father of Michael, David (Millie), Steven (Liza) and Father Gary Copping. Son of the late Eugenie and Charles Copping. Brother-in-law of Jim Valenti and Betty Ann Seals. Grandfather of Gemara Castin (Cory), Annabel Copping and the late Arnold Diaz. Great grandfather of Ezra, Amelia, and the late Sophia. Also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was an Orleans Parish School Board employee for 25 years and a member of Knights of Columbus JFK Council No. 2952. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Hammond, LA for 10 years following Hurricane Katrina before returning to New Orleans. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Gretna, LA on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 11:30am. Visitation will be held at the church Wednesday morning from 9:30am until 11:30am. Interment, Panemah Cemetery, Bogalusa, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Anthony Catholic Church, Gretna, LA. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com .