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Blanche

(Gold)

Koppelman

Obituary

Blanche (Gold) Koppelman, 90 years of age, of Avon, CT and formerly of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, died Sunday December 11, 2016 peacefully at her home. Born in Bridgeport CT, the daughter of the late Jacob and Anna (Chernoff) Gold. Blanche attended both the University of Connecticut and the University of Miami. After raising her family in West Hartford, she worked for the State of Connecticut in various roles from 1973 – 1985. Holding positions with The Public Health and Safety Committee, The Appropriations Committee, The House Majority Leader and she also worked for The Commissioner of Revenue Services. Blanche was an avid golfer and was a long time member of the Farmington Woods Country Club, and formerly Cliffside Country Club, where she was always surrounded by many dear friends. Her love of the game matched with her philanthropic desires, resulted in her timeless contributions to the annual UConn-American Cancer Society golf tournament. She is survived by her three children: Richard Koppelman and his wife Cynthia of Greenwich, CT; Jane Koppelman and her husband Gary Weiner of Bedminster, NJ; and Judy Panzer and her husband Alan of Westport, CT. She also loved and was very proud of her grandchildren: Elizabeth Koppelman and her husband Shan Hanigan, George and Andrew Ingber, Nathan and Sydney Panzer. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 15, 2016 in the chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT. Interment will follow at 1:30 PM at Temple Sholom Cemetery, Memory Lane, Greenwich, CT. Following the interment the family will receive relatives and friends at the home of Richard and Cynthia Koppelman, 84 Glenville Road, Greenwich, CT until 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Mended Hearts, Chapter 9; 501 Dzen Way, South Windsor, CT 06704; attn. Steve Livingston; 860.644.4250. For further information, directions or to sign the guest book for Blanche, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.

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Thursday, January 1, 1970

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Thursday, January 1, 1970

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From: Leslie P.Hare

From Durham, Ct

Posted On: December 18, 2016

Dear Richard, Jane and Judy. I am sorry sorry for the loss of your mother. She was always so kind and sweet. Although it has been some years since I have seen her, and all of you, I miss the very thought of her. Leslie

From: Susie blumenfeld

From Fairfield, Ct

Posted On: January 2, 2017

Judy and family
So sorry for your loss. I feel like i knew Blanche just from all the wonderful stories I've heard. It will be a very hard adjustment but. Thankfully you have so many beautiful memories. Speak of them often

From: Leslie I Gold, PhD

From New York, NY

Posted On: December 31, 2016

My Aunt, Blanche, youngest sister of my father David C. Gold, I will always remember you with a twinkle in your eye. With your wry sense of humor, you brought fun and excitement into any gathering. Fondly, I remember our deep conversations, your knowledge and viewpoints were of great interest to me. Lovingly, your niece, Leslie Gold

From: Nancy Moore

From Rocky Hill, CT

Posted On: December 17, 2016

Dear Richard, Cindy & Liz,

I was saddened to read about your Mom's ( Grandmom's ) death. My heart goes out to you, as you grieve her passing. The depth of our pain is counterbalanced by the love we shared. They live on in our hearts, always.

From: Marvin Keyser

From Weston, FL – Florida

Posted On: December 14, 2016

My deepest sympathy to you and your family,

From: Dana Weber

From Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Posted On: December 14, 2016

Blanch was a member at PGA National for many years. She was loved by both staff and members. She enjoyed baking and her chocolate cookies were always a welcome treat for the pro shop staff, valets,membership sales and services dept.and her friends in the Women's Golf Association. You were and are one special lady Blanch and you will be missed. My God Blass you. Dana

From: Jonathan Dennis

From Greenwich, CT

Posted On: December 14, 2016

Richard & Cyndi,
Stef and I are very sorry to hear of your mom passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jonathan & Stefanie Dennis

From: Chuck Claffey

From Unionville, CT

Posted On: December 14, 2016

Sorry for your loss; and to think I just sat with you mother in front of the Woods Clubhouse and went over old times at Cliffside CC. She was always smiling and a gem of a member at the Club. She will be missed.

From: Roberta Tunick

From Greenwich, CT

Posted On: December 12, 2016

Dear Richard, Cyndi and Liz, I am so sorry to hear of the death of Blanche. She was one of the last of the strong and glamorous women we were privileged to know and admire and, perhaps, learn from. Love, Roberta

From: Alan & Adrienne Silver

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: December 12, 2016

Our condolences to your family. Your mom was a beautiful and special lady!

From: Susan and Larry hazan

From Palm Beach Gardens, Fl

Posted On: December 13, 2016

Fun, loving, caring,understanding and a great sense of humor. A woman to be admired. Wonderful chocolate chip cookies and ginger snaps she made for those she loved. A wonderful golfer and friend. We will miss her

From: Ronnie Kabat

From Harrison, NY

Posted On: December 13, 2016

I always will remember my Aunt Blanche having such a wonderful sense of humor and joie de vivre! Her family loved her very much. She was always so sweet to me. I will miss her.

Ronnie

From: Cynthia@ Bob Gross

From West Hartford, Ct

Posted On: December 13, 2016

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