Kenneth Joseph Koperski

Kenneth J. Koperski January 16, 1947 – April 2, 2024

Kenneth J. Koperski, a loving husband, father, Dzia Dzia (grandfather), brother-in-law, uncle, godfather, and friend, passed away on April 2, 2024. Ken was born and raised in Buffalo, New York, and spent his life in Colton, California. He graduated from Seneca Vocational High School in Buffalo in 1965 before enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1966. During his four years of service, he rose to the rank of Sergeant/Ground Power Support.

In 1968, Ken met the love of his life, Anita, while stationed at March Air Force Base in Riverside, California. They married on June 20, 1970, and enjoyed 53 beautiful years together. In 1976, they moved to Colton, where they built their life and raised their family. Ken pursued education at Long Beach City College, earning his AA in Science while working various jobs, including at Long Beach Naval Ship Yard, Weyerhaeuser Distribution, Colton Cement Plant, and retiring from Fruit Growers Supply in Ontario after 20 years.

Ken was a dedicated Catholic and member of Immaculate Conception Church in Colton for 47 years. He actively participated in community life, serving as Colton’s Citizen of the Year in 1983 and as a Councilman for the city in his final years. He was proud of his city and deeply involved in organizations like the American Legion Post 155, Colton Knights of Columbus, and Fraternal Order of Eagles in Riverside.

Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Mary Koperski and stepmother Irene Koperski, Ken is survived by his beloved wife Anita, his children Mike (Maria), Gabe (Erica), Lisa (Roger), and Renee (Michael), 14 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He will be dearly missed as “Hunny/Dad/Dzia Dzia,” and his legacy of love and community spirit lives on.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 23rd, with a viewing from 10-11 am, followed by a Rosary and Mass at 12 pm at Immaculate Conception Church, 1106 N. La Cadena Dr., Colton, and burial at Montecito Memorial Park, 3520 E. Washington St., Colton.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to England Family Mortuary, Inc.