Obituary
Douglas James Kopinski, (78), of Englewood, Florida passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Doug was born in Detroit, Michigan. He served his country in the U.S. Navy (1965-1969), and after the military he continued to serve as an educator, teaching photography at East Los Angeles College until he retired in 2008. Doug was admired for being an insatiably curious soul who was unabashedly himself. He was an artist, a photographer, and a lover of science fiction. He was a giving person who was always ready to help family and strangers alike. Above all else, Doug deeply loved and was loved by his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Francis Kopinski, his son, Brian Kopinski, his daughter-in-law Sabrina Tubio-Cid, and his granddaughter, Karolina Kopinski. He will be forever loved and missed as well by his extended family and friends. Doug’s family will be holding a service on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 3pm at Foxwood Community Center, 561 Foxwood Blvd., Englewood, FL 34223. In place of flowers the family is requesting donations to place a Palm Tree in Doug’s honor in his community (Please send to Doug’s Palm – C/o Gail Fern, 679 Linden Dr, Englewood, FL 34223).
My life was better for having known him (and Fran and Brian too!) and I will always be thankful for my time with the Kopinski’s. Many great memories.
Much love to Fran, Brian and all of the family and friends who lost Doug too soon.
He was the best boss I ever had and I am thankful that he trusted me so much with the photo students, making it a wonderful experience to teach with him.
I missed him when he retired and will forever miss him now. He will always be an important part of my life.