Obituary of Harry F. Koper

Harry Koper passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at the age of 82 years surrounded by his family. Harry was born in 1937 to Mary (Retzko) and Bolek Koper, was raised in North Philadelphia where he attended St. Bonaventure Grade School and graduated from Roman Catholic High School. In 1956, he joined the U.S. Navy as an airmen apprentice. He graduated from Villanova University with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Pennsylvania State University with a master’s degree in Engineering Science. He was employed at the former Naval Air Development Center in Warminster, PA as an engineer where he was involved in developing reconnaissance systems. He was commissioned as an Ensign in the Naval Reserves as an Air Intelligence Officer and flew surveillance missions in P-2 Neptune and P-3 Orion Naval patrol aircraft. After 28 years of proud service, he retired as a Commander, joined Navmar Corporation where he continued to develop reconnaissance and surveillance systems and retired in 2018 as Executive Vice President. As a second-generation citizen of Polish and Ukrainian decent, he was very grateful of the many opportunities afforded to him. Harry is lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Mary Jane and his children, John (Fran), Jeanne (John), Mariann, and Carol (Jon). Harry will also be fondly remembered by his nine grandchildren: Jessica (John), Matthew (Alexis), John, Brandon, Samantha, Benjamin, Nicole, Mary, and Gianna, two great-grandchildren: Hank & Clark, by his brother Robert, and many nieces and nephews. Harry was predeceased by his brother Michael. Calling hours and visitation for Harry will be held on Monday, June 29, 2020 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Nativity of Our Lord Church (605 W.Street Rd, Warminster, PA 18974). A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 10:45 am at Nativity followed by burial at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery (830 Highland Rd, Newtown, PA 18940) at 1:00 pm. Those who desire may send flowers to the church or make a donation to the American Legion Post 210 in Doylestown, PA where Harry was an active member. Please wear a mask and social distance.