William Hopkins' Obituary
Hopkins, William J. (Hoppy) Age 87, of Castle Shannon passed away on October 14, 2016, peacefully surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 10, 1929 to the late Aaron Hopkins and Catherine Stoyle Hopkins. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy (Locke) Hopkins. He is also survived by his daughter Pamela Morocco and son-in-law, Richard Morocco; grandson Brad (Brittany) and granddaughter, Courtney; sisters Norma Scholl and Mary Jane (Frank) Palmer, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers and sisters Ethel (Ed) Clark, Aaron (Grace) Hopkins, Daniel (Eleanor) Hopkins, Dorothy (John) Wasieleski, and Nancy Davies. Mr. Hopkins is a Veteran, having served in the US Army from 1951 through 1957. He was also inducted into the Western Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 1984 and served on the Executive Board until his death. Per Mr. Hopkins and his family, there will be no viewing, however the family invites you to a Memorial Mass on Friday at 11 AM at St. Anne's Church in Castle Shannon. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to Pilgrimage Hospice, 2000 Cliff Mine Road, Suite 100 Pittsburgh PA 15275.
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