The son of Christine A. Coppa and the late Darin Maher and step-father, Kevin E. Neiss, Matthew was born February 16, 1989 in Newburgh.
Coppa was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, Class of 2008, and just received his certification as a heavy equipment operator and was looking forward to his new career.
Survivors include his mother, Christine A. Coppa of Wallkill, step-father, Kevin E. Neiss of the Town of Newburgh, daughter, Hayden Alivia Coppa at home, sister, Kimi Neiss of Newburgh and sisters in love & faith, Dory and Lucia, his maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Joan Coppa of Ormond Beach Florida, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins .
Memorial donations in Coppa’s memory can be made to the Phoenix House, Attention: Anthony Marotta, 50 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
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