James W. Cope died on Sept. 18, 2015, at age 82, of Oyster Bay Cove. Past commander of Sgt. John Sardiello Post and Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of Viola. Loving father of Linda Leone (Rennie), Debra Alloncius (Edward), Janine, Sharon, Shari Dembowski (Robert), James (Rose), Dorothy Simons (William) and John. Cherished PePa of Philip (Sarah), Tiffani, Alexandria, Nathanial, Daniel, Samantha, Brittany, Sarah, John and Dylan. Proud great-grandfather of seven. Dear brother of Joseph (Angela) and the late Frances, Jane, Marty and Donny. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visiting Oyster Bay Funeral Home, 261 South St., Oyster Bay, www.oysterbayfuneralhome.com. Funeral Mass St. Dominic RC Chapel, Oyster Bay. Interment Long Island National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or North Shore Animal League, 25 Davis Ave, Port Washington, NY 11050 would be appreciated.
