Josephine A. LaCoppola, 72 , of W. Main St., St. Johnsville, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital with her family by her side.

She was born on February 24,1937, in St. Johnsville, daughter of the late Augustio and Angelina (Vesp) Fontana. Her marriage to the late Anthony (Tony) LaCoppola took place on August 25, 1956, at St. Patrick's Church in St. Johnsville. Their blessed union lasted until Anthony's passing in April of 2002.

Josephine was a very devout member of St. Patrick's Church. She was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother and friend. She loved to dance and she was the best cook in town.

Survivors include: her daughters, Robyn Cutspec of Fort Plain, Kimberly LaCoppola of Little Falls, Angela Barhydt and her husband, Bob, of St. Johnsville; her sons, Kelly and his wife, Tanya, of Florida, Matthew and his wife, Nancy, of St. Johnsville, Stephen and his wife, Lisa, of Little Falls, Christopher and his wife, Denise, of St. Johnsville; her sister Carol Putnam of St. Johnsville; her 24 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; her best friends, Gail and Jan Carter; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive relatives and friends at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 9 Center St., St. Johnsville, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2009. Her Mass of Christian burial will take place Saturday, Decmber 12, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady Of Hope Church (formerly St. Patrick's). Procession will follow to St. Johnsville Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest alongside her husband.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Josephine's name to the H.C. Smith Benefit Club or to the St. Johnsville Fire Dept. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. To offer an online message of sympathy, please go to www.eneafamily.com.