Ralph Coppola Jr., 74, of Killingworth, formerly of East Haven, beloved husband of 45 years to Maria DeLuca Coppola, passed away on December 10, 2025 at Middlesex Hospital. Loving father of April Coppola of East Haven, Michael (Marcey) Coppola of Clinton and Ralph (Heather) Coppola III of North Branford. Cherished grandfather of Summer Rose Coppola. Brother of Michelle (Ed) Quattlander of Hickory, NC; Albert (Chris) Coppola of East Haven; and the late Anne Karlac and Mary Coppola. Ralph was born in New Haven on June 23, 1951 son of the late Ralph and Mabel Richards Coppola Sr. He was an avid fan of NASCAR, motor racing and muscle cars. He loved working in the garage with his friends and family and enjoyed car shows and watching WWE wrestling. Ralph helped his two sons start their own contracting business. Prior to his retirement, Ralph worked for Amtrak.
Family and friends are invited to a parlor service on MONDAY morning, December 15, 2025, in the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Family and friends may call MONDAY morning from 8:30 a.m. until time of service. Sign Ralph's guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net.
