Choppa, John P.

Albany - John P. Choppa, 95, of Albany, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 13, 2019. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Mary (Criscone) Choppa Sr. John was predeceased by his wife of 58 years Doris (Olander) Choppa who passed away in 2006. John proudly served in the US Navy during World War II, he also served in 7 campaigns in the Pacific Theatre. John was a bookbinder for almost 40 years at Argus-Greenwood in Menands. He was a member of the Colonie Elks #2192 and loved to dance. He was also an avid tennis player who played well into his 90’s and was a member of the Ridgefield Tennis Club in Albany.

John is survived by his children: Glenn Choppa and Janet (Neal) Schoen; his grandchildren: Michael (Kristine) Choppa, Christy Choppa and Kyle Schoen as well as his great grandchildren: Bella, Ronan, Carter and Madeline; his brother Lawrence Cioppa and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his siblings Angie Glinski, Ann Choppa and Joseph Choppa.

Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Wednesday October 16, 2019 from 4-7 pm at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave., Albany.

Funeral Services will be celebrated on Thursday, October 17, at 10:00 am at the funeral home.

Interment will take place in Graceland Cemetery, Albany.