Joseph N. 'Joe' Coppolelli

81, of Johnston previously of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016. He was born in Providence, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Corrigan) Coppolelli. Joe attended Rhode Island Teachers College and graduated in 1962. After receiving his teaching degree, Joe taught at West View Elementary School in Cranston for 35 years until his retirement. He also spent several years in the Air National Guard Reserve. . He is survived by his brother David Coppolelli and his wife Lucille of Hebron, CT and was also the uncle of Mark Coppolelli and Lisa Giglio.
His funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am in St. Mary's Church, Cranston. Burial will take place in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS: Wednesday morning 9-10 am.