Michael J. Coppola (December 7, 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts – August 26, 2005 in Attleboro, Massachusetts) was an American politician who represented the 1st Bristol District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2001 to 2005. He had previously served as a member of the Foxborough, Massachusetts, Board of Selectmen from 1989 to 2001.[1]

Michael J. Coppola
Portrait of Michael J. Coppola
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 1st Bristol District
In office
2001–2005
Preceded byBarbara Hyland
Succeeded byGinny Coppola
Personal details
BornDecember 7, 1942
Boston, Massachusetts
DiedAugust 26, 2005(2005-08-26) (aged 62)
Attleboro, Massachusetts
Political partyRepublican
SpouseGinny Coppola
ResidenceFoxborough, Massachusetts
Alma materDalbec Barber College
OccupationBarber
Motorcycle parts distributor
Politician

Coppola died on August 26, 2005, from colon cancer.[2] He was succeeded as State Representative by his widow, Ginny Coppola.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ 2001–2002 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  2. ^ "Coppola dies". The Sun Chronicle. August 27, 2005. Retrieved 2011-02-12.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Cathy Gilbertie Knipper (December 29, 2006). "YEAR IN REVIEW: Override dominates headlines". Norton Mirror. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved 2011-02-12.